Prisons Administration And Reforms Department Uttar Pradesh NAC Tender Bareilly 2026 - IS 550 Compliant, AAA/TRTL Security Access Control

Tender Overview

The procurement organization is the Prisons Administration And Reforms Department, Uttar Pradesh, requesting a Network Access Control (NAC) solution for deployment in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Estimated value is ₹982,000 with an EMD of ₹30,000. The scope includes multi-vendor interoperability, guest onboarding, and comprehensive posture assessment, incorporating wired, wireless, and VPN access. Key differentiators include zero-trust architecture, sponsor-based guest authorization, and on-site OEM warranty with defined SLA. The contract anticipates redundancy from day one and reporting capabilities across multiple parameters, suitable for heterogeneous environments. This tender in Bareilly targets robust NAC deployment across the prison IT network, emphasizing secure access control and compliance reporting.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• NAC capabilities for endpoints and profiling with posture and compliance checks per policy
• Works across mixed vendor ecosystems, including switches from multiple brands and wireless/Wi‑Fi networks
• Zero Trust, Authenticate-First architecture with device, time-based, location-based access control
• Supports wired, wireless, VPN networks; sponsor-based guest self-registration portal
• On-site OEM warranty with defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) and remedy timelines
• Ability to generate reports in multiple formats and provide comprehensive posture assessment
• Redundancy from Day 1; scalable to growing deployment; integration method clearly defined
• Compliance reporting and parameterized reporting options; full feature parity including posture
• Type of NAC license and licensing model to be specified; ensure compatibility with existing network infrastructure
• Delivery, installation, and commissioning terms to be aligned with option clause requirements

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹30,000
• Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 financial years, verified via audited statements or CA certificate
• OEM turnover: OEM must meet the same turnover threshold; for bunch bids, primary OEM must meet it
• Financial integrity: bidder must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; provide undertaking
• Sample/approval: post-award, advance sample approval is required before bulk manufacture
• Quantity variation: up to ±25% of bid quantity during contract and currency, with calculated extended delivery time
• Delivery period: aligned to original delivery period with extension rules; minimum delivery considerations apply
• Ensure compliance with bidder submission requirements and partner OEM authorizations where applicable