Bid Publish Date
12-Oct-2026, 2:37 pm
Bid End Date
22-Oct-2026, 9:00 am
Location
Progress
Indian Air Force invites bids for Ethernet cables in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. The scope references standard procurement of data networking cables under Q2 category, with no BOQ items listed and no estimated value disclosed. The contract includes option clauses allowing quantity variation up to 50%, with extended delivery timelines calculated per original delivery period and a minimum 30-day delta. OEM requirements mandate Indian office presence for after-sales service for imported items. The tender emphasizes stringent ATC compliance, inked signatures, and ARBITRATION per DPM 2025. Unique terms include a 0.5% per week LD for non-performance and mandatory CRAC/MII documentation. This opportunity requires bidders to align with central government procurement procedures and IS/ISO compliance as applicable, ensuring robust after-sales support, warranty, and adherence to DPM 2025 clauses.
Ethernet cables (Q2) for IAF use
No explicit BOQ quantities or length specifications provided
Imported items require Indian office for after-sales service
LD: 0.5% per week; delivery variation up to 50%
DPM 2025-based arbitration, amendments, and payment terms
Delivery quantity may vary up to 50% with extended delivery period
Imported Ethernet cables require OEM with India-based after-sales support
Strict ATC compliance; inked, stamped submission; CRAC/MII certificates required
Payment terms to align with DPM 2025 paras; detailed terms to be disclosed in ATC
Delivery starts from last date of original delivery order; extended time computed as (Additional quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
LD at 0.5% per week for failure to supply or install goods; arbitration per DPM 2025 for disputes
Registered organization with GST and PAN
Experience in supplying Ethernet cables or similar networking cabling to government entities
Not blacklisted by GEM; provide CRAC documentation and MII certificate
Quantity
4000
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Ethernet Cables (Q2)
Max Delivery Days
45
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Jammu
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Jammu | Jammu | - | - | 4000 | 45 | - |
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Main Document
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for similar Ethernet cable supply
Financial statements (last 2-3 years)
EMD/Security deposit details (amount not disclosed in tender; provide as per ATC guidance)
Technical bid documents showing compliance with OEM/IS standards
OEM authorization letter (for non-Manufacturer bids)
CRAC documentation and MII certificate
Proof of non-blacklisting from GEM
Ink-signed and stamped bid submissions
Key insights about JAMMU AND KASHMIR tender market
Bidders must submit ink-signed and stamped bids with GST, PAN, CRAC and MII certificates, OEM authorization, and proof of non-blacklisting. Ensure compliance with DPM 2025 clauses, and provide details supporting after-sales service in India for imported items; LD penalties apply for delays.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar supply, financial statements, EMD details, OEM authorization, CRAC/MII certificates, proof of non-blacklisting, and ink-signed bid submissions; all documents must align with ATC and DPM 2025.
Quantity may be increased up to 50% at contract; delivery period extends proportionally: (increase/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; original delivery schedule remains reference for calculations.
Liquidated damages are set at 0.5% per week for failure to supply, install, or train; disputes handled per arbitration under DPM 2025 paras 6.xx and 7.xx.
Bidders must provide CRAC documentation, MII certificate, OEM authorization; imported items require India-based after-sales support; no explicit IS/ISO cable standard listed in BOQ, but certifications per ATC are mandatory.
The BOQ lists 0 items, indicating the exact quantities and lengths will be defined via ATC and standard government procurement practices; bidders should prepare to supply networking cables meeting OEM specs and IAF deployment needs.
Review paras 6.xx, 7.xx for arbitration, amendments, payments, force majeure, and price variation; submit signed acknowledgments of these clauses; ensure contractual alignment with DPM 2025 across all bid documents.
Imported cables require an OEM or authorized seller with a registered Indian office for after-sales service; submit OEM authorization and proof of Indian service capability as part of the technical bid.