Indian Army Fiber Optic Cabling & Networking Hardware Tender KANCHIPURAM Tamil Nadu 2025 - IS0 9001, 3‑Year Warranty

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive IT/telecom provisioning package in KANCHIPURAM, Tamil Nadu (PIN 600016). The scope includes outdoor OFC 6 core fiber, mass rack power strips, 6U racks, 1 KVA online UPS, 12/24/8 port patch panels with Cat 6 cabling, SC/LC fiber cords, SFP modules, RJ45 cables, LIU fiber termination with pigtails, IO boxes, and associated conduit, splicing, and installation work. Estimated value is ₹7,719,135 with an EMD of ₹154,383. Deliverables cover supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, plus statutory clearances if required. The contract accommodates quantity variations up to 25% and imposes on-site service requirements post-award. A notable requirement is ISO 9001 certification for the supplier or OEM. This tender emphasizes end-to-end delivery, installation, and post-warranty/maintenance readiness.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
• Product scope: OFC 6 core, racks, UPS, patch panels, Cat 6 & fiber cabling, SFPs, LIU, IO boxes
• Estimated value: ₹7,719,135; EMD: ₹154,383
• Key differentiator: full installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training
• Special clause: 25% quantity variation window and post-award service obligations

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs published in the tender; the scope enumerates a wide range of equipment and cabling (OFC 6 core, 6U racks, 1 KVA online UPS, patch panels, Cat 6, SC/LC patch cords, SFP modules, 12/24/8-port ethernet cables with fiber ports, LIU, IO boxes, and related conduits).
• Expected documentation includes OEM/brand alignment, installation readiness, and compatibility with military-grade cabling standards.
• Supplier must provide end-to-end services: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if required; ISO 9001 certification is mandatory for bidder or OEM.
• Warranty: 3 years from final acceptance or post-installation completion, with dedicated technicians and defined SLAs for service.
• Delivery: clause allows up to 25% quantity variation and time extensions as per option clause; delivery timeline commences after original delivery order date.
• Service access: dedicated support, toll-free lines, and escalation matrix required.
• Location and installation work imply compliance with site access and safety norms; service centers must exist in the consignee state or be established within 30 days of award.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹154,383; submission likely via bank guarantee or mode specified by buyer.
• ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM.
• Service centers: must have a functional center in the state of each consignee location; if not, establishment within 30 days post-award; payment contingent on documentary evidence.
• Warranty: 3 years for supplied products; dedicated technical personnel during warranty observed under SLA.
• OEM requirements: imported products must have an Indian registered office for after-sales service; OEM authorization certificates to be submitted.
• Clause: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; delivery duration adjusted by formula with minimum 30 days; extended duration allowed to original delivery period limits.
• Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; statutory clearances may be required.
• Service support: dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix must be provided.