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ICAR Firewall (V4) Procurement in India 2026: IS/GR Standards, 1075000 Estimated Value, DARE ICAR

Bid Publish Date

30-Jun-2026, 9:35 am

Bid End Date

10-Jul-2026, 10:00 am

Value

₹10,75,000

Location

ERNAKULAM , KERALA
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Progress

Issue30-Jun-2026, 9:35 am
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Quantity

2

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 2

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Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), seeks a firewall solution (V4) with a broad performance and interface footprint. Estimated value is ₹ 10,75,000 with tender utility anchored in generic GR/IR requirements and a 25% option for quantity variation. Location details are not disclosed in the provided excerpt. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive firewall platform capable of high IPS, NGFW, VPN, and threat protection throughput alongside diverse port configurations and storage. The unique aspect lies in OEM/TEC certification expectations and a Turnover criterion that governs both bidders and OEMs for sustained eligibility. This is a structured, standards-aware security equipment purchase intended to support government network containment and inspection.

Key Specifications

  • Product: Firewall (V4) for government network security

  • Estimated value: ₹ 10,75,000

  • Key performance categories: IPS Throughput, Firewall Throughput, NGFW Throughput, VPN Throughput, Threat Protection Throughput

  • Porting: RJ45, 2.5GE, SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28

  • Storage: Local log storage capacity in GB

  • Certifications: TEC certification per GR/IR; OEM/Authorized service

  • Delivery terms include installation and training by OEM resources

Terms & Conditions

  • 25% quantity variation rights at contract performance and extended periods

  • Three-year turnover benchmarks for bidder and OEM with documentary evidence

  • Mandatory certificates and TEC GR/IR compliance for bid acceptance

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not explicitly provided; ensure alignment with standard govt terms and contract deliverables with OEM deployment support.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period adjusts with quantity variation; base delivery period defined by original order dates and extended periods as per option clause.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in excerpt; bidder to review tender terms for LDs related to delays or non-compliance.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Minimum average annual turnover as per bid document for bidder and OEM over last three financial years

  • OEM turnover criterion must be met in bunch bids by the primary product category

  • Submission of required GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

No

Item Category

Firewall (V4) (Q2)

Authority Records

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFAREAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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Documents 4

GeM-Bidding-9530941.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Generic Description of Store Stateful Inspection Firewall, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Next Generation Threat Prevention
Generic Form Factor (Rack Size) 1U, 2U, 3U
Generic Type of Mounting Rack Mount
Performance IPS Throughput (Gbps) Up to 1, 1.1–5, 5.1–10, 10.1–20, 20.1–40, 40.1–80, 80.1-100, 100.1-150, 150.1-200, Not Applicable(NA) Or higher
Performance Firewall Throughput (in Gbps) Up to 1, 1.1–5, 5.1–10, 10.1–20, 20.1–40, 40.1–80, 80.1-100, 100.1-150, 150.1-200 Or higher
Performance NGFW Throughput (Gbps) Up to 1, 1.1–5, 5.1–10, 10.1–20, 20.1–40, 40.1–80, 80.1-100, 100.1-150, 150.1-200, Not Applicable (NA) Or higher
Performance VPN Throughput Up to 500 Mbps, 501 Mbps–1 Gbps, 1.1–5 Gbps, 5.1–10 Gbps, 10.1-20 Gbps, 20.1–40 Gbps, 40.1–80 Gbps, 80.1-100 Gbps, Not Applicable (NA) Or higher
Performance Threat Protection Throughput (Gbps) Up to 1, 1.1–5, 5.1–10, 10.1–20, 20.1–40, 40.1–80, 80.1-100, 100.1-150, 150.1-200, Not Applicable (NA) Or higher
Interface & Connectivity Number of RJ45 Ports 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of 2.5GE Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of SFP Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of 10G SFP+ Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of 25G SFP28 Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of 40G QSFP+ Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Number of 100G QSFP28 Ports 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Interface & Connectivity Local Log Storage Capacity (in GB) 64, 120, 240, 480, 960 Or higher
Features Features Supported Intrusion Prevention System, Application Control, URL Filtering, Anti Malware Protection, Anti Bot Protection, Command and Control Protection, DNS Security, Sandboxing, SSL Inspection, Data Loss Prevention, Not Applicable for Stateful Inspection Firewall, Anti Spam
Features Networking Features Supported Network Address Translation (NAT), VLAN Support, Static Routing, Policy Based Routing, Dynamic Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay, IPv6 Ready/Certified, SD-WAN
Features Management Interfaces Supported Web GUI, Command Line Interface, Secure Shell (SSH), REST API, Centralised Management Platform (Cloud), Centralised Management Platform (On-Premise)
Features Logging Integration Supported Local Logging, Syslog Integration, SIEM Integration, Centralised Logging (Cloud), Centralised Logging (On-Premise)
Features Power Supply Configuration Single Fixed Power Supply, Dual Redundant Power Supply, Hot Swappable Redundant Power Supply
Certification and Warranty Warranty Period (in Years) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Or higher
Certification and Warranty Certification from TEC as per Standard for Generic Requirements (GR)/Interface Requirements (IR) Yes, No

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Required Documents

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Experience Criteria

2

Past Performance

3

Bidder Turnover

4

Certificate (Requested in ATC)

5

OEM Authorization Certificate

6

OEM Annual Turnover

7

Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC)

8

Additional Doc 2 (Requested in ATC)

9

Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria

10

the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid in ICAR firewall tender in 2026 with TEC certification?

Bidders must meet turnover criteria for both bidder and OEM over the last three financial years, attach TEC GR/IR compliant certification, provide OEM authorization, and submit a complete technical bid with required certificates, GST, PAN, and experience evidence. The procurement expects OEM-certified installation and training by authorized personnel.

What documents are required for ICAR firewall procurement 2026?

Submit GST registration, PAN card, audited financial statements or CA certificates showing turnover, experience certificates for similar firewall deployments, OEM authorization, TEC GR/IR compliance certificates, and any contractual documents proving capability to install, configure, and train government staff on the firewall platform.

What are the key network performance specs for the firewall tender?

Tender lists performance categories: IPS Throughput, Firewall Throughput, NGFW Throughput, VPN Throughput, and Threat Protection Throughput. Also required are port counts (RJ45, 2.5GE, SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28) and Local Log Storage capacity in GB.

When is the delivery expected after order in ICAR firewall bid?

Delivery terms allow quantity variation up to 25%, with delivery period adjustments based on the original schedule and extended period rules. The exact initial delivery window is defined in the contract and will adapt with any option clause exercised.

What is the minimum turnover requirement for bidders in ICAR firewall tender?

Bidders must meet the minimum average annual turnover for the last three financial years as indicated in the bid document, supported by audited balance sheets or CA-certified turnover statements; OEM turnover criteria also apply to the leading product category in multi-item bids.

What certifications are required for the firewall procurement in DARE ICAR?

TEC certification as per GR/IR standards is required, along with OEM authorization and documentation validating compliance with applicable government security standards. The bidder must prove capability to install, configure, and train staff via OEM-certified resources.

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