Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a multi-item civil and telecom package including 48 Core Optical Cable Armoured, HDPE Pipe 40 MM, Rack FDMS for 48 fiber, Joint Enclosures for 48 fiber, Installation of Manholes, Electrical Route Marker Electronic systems, HDD Work for blowing and commissioning OFC, and ROW charges aligned to civil works. The estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹500,000. Bidders must ensure products are not end-of-life within a 7-year residual market life window and that installation is performed by OEM-certified personnel. A Data Sheet must accompany the bid, and GST compliance is required with GST invoices uploaded in the GeM portal. Experience criteria demand prior supply to central/state govt bodies for 3 years with contract copies. A Malicious Code Certificate is mandatory with bid submission.
This tender emphasizes OEM or OEM-certified resellers for turnkey installation, testing, and commissioning, including training if applicable. The procurement scope covers both materials and civil works associated with OFC deployment and related route marking, ensuring alignment with government telecom deployment standards and safety documentation. Unique aspects include strict product life validation, data-sheet verification, and integrated GST compliance, with potential penalties for non-compliant disclosures.
Keywords: tender in India, Indian Army procurement, OFC deployment, 48 core optical cable, ROW charges, HDD blowing, manholes installation, route marker electronics.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- EMD: ₹500,000 mandatory bid security
- Items: 48 Core Optical Cable Armoured; HDPE Pipe 40 MM; Rack FDMS for 48 fiber; Joint Enclosures for 48 fiber
- Work Scope: Installation of Manholes; HDD work; blowing and commissioning of OFC; ROW charges per civil side
- Standards/Compliance: Data Sheet required; OEM installation by certified resources; Malicious Code Certificate mandatory
- Documentation: Data Sheet of offered products; GST invoice upload with GST portal screenshot; non-disclosure declaration on bidder letterhead
- Experience: 3 years’ regular supply of similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs; provide contract copies
- Other: GST applicability advised by bidder; end-of-life life cycle requirement (7 years residual life)
- Delivery/Installation: Notified by terms; execution through OEM/authorized channels
- Evaluation: Technical data sheet match; avoidance of obsolescence; compliance with security-related certifications
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹500,000; bid security required
- Experience criteria: 3 years supplying similar govt-category products; provide copies of relevant contracts; primary product must meet value threshold in bunch bids
- GST: Bidder to handle GST; invoice to reflect GST per actuals or applicable rates; GST portal payment proof required
- Data Sheet: Must accompany bid; cross-check against offered specifications to avoid rejection
- Installation/Testing: Performed by OEM or OEM-certified personnel or authorized resellers
- Non-Disclosure: Submit NDA on firm letterhead for contract confidentiality
- Malicious Code Certificate: Confirm hardware/software free of embedded malicious code; breach implications stated
- Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; GST compliance mandatory and invoice-uploaded on GeM
- Delivery: Not explicitly time-bound; scope includes civil works and OFC deployment per project needs
