Directorate Of Purchase And Stores Layer 2/Layer 3 Switches Tender Kota Rajasthan TEC MTCTE GR IR 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is led by the Directorate Of Purchase And Stores under the Department Of Atomic Energy for the supply of network switches, including Layer 2 Access Switches (V3) and Layer 3 Managed Switches (Core/Distribution Grade). Location: Kota Unit, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan; delivery at the Stores Officer, Purchase and Stores Unit, Kota Unit. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed, but the scope is limited to the supply of goods with OEM warranty and authorized service support in India. Unique aspects include mandatory TEC MTCTE/GR-IR certification, and the emphasis on on-site delivery, installation/commissioning where applicable, and post-sale service capability. This tender targets vendors with proven supply capability for high-reliability data-center-grade switches, and requires adherence to security and entry protocols at purchaser premises.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Layer 2 access and Layer 3 managed network switches (core/distribution grade)
• Downlink ports: RJ45, PoE/PoE+, PoE++ variants, with total downlink count not specified
• Uplink ports: SFP, SFP+, RJ45 configurations; up to multiple uplink types
• Key specs: Switching capacity (in Gbps), MAC address table size, Layer-2 and Layer-3 feature support, management features, security features
• Certifications: MTCTE certification per TEC; TEC GR/IR standard certifications; OEM warranty certificates
• Warranty: Period not explicitly stated, warranty to be per specifications from final acceptance
• Mounting: Described mounting type; installation at consignee site
• Standards: IS/GR alignment, MTCTE/TEC compliance; facility to supply with documented certifications
• Data rates: Not explicitly specified; data transfer rate in Mbps should meet core/distribution-grade requirements
• Delivery: On-site delivery to Kota unit with attendant security procedures
• Experience: Noted as required through supplier’s service/maintenance capabilities in India

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Supply of goods only; delivery and installation/commissioning if included in scope
• Warranty: OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service centers documented
• Delivery address: Stores Officer, Kota Unit, Heavy Water Plant, Anushakti, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan 323303
• Security: Compliance with purchaser security formalities; driver/escort identity verification; no mobile devices allowed on-site
• Payment/EMD: EMD submission via BharatKosh/NTRP portal; details in ATC; no explicit amount provided
• Documentation: Documents on bidder letterhead; acceptance of technical specifications and terms; submit OEM authorizations
• Local content note: Certain services (AMCs/CMC) not counted toward local content per DPIIT guidance
• Delivery hours: 1100-1245 and 1400-1700, Monday–Friday
• Compliance: Bidders must ensure Tata/Indigenous service capability and post-sale maintenance within India
• Restrictions: Entry restrictions for non-compliant personnel or devices