Rajiv Gandhi University Layer 2/3 Switch Procurement 2026 PAC Only India - IS 550/IEEE Standards Compliant

Tender Overview

Rajiv Gandhi University invites bids for Layer 2 Access Switch (V2) and Layer 3 Distribution Switch (Q2) under PAC Only, targeting robust campus network core/edge switching. Estimated value is not disclosed; however, an **EMD of ₹98,900 applies. Deliverables require on-site OEM warranty, redundancy from day one, and support for multi-Gigabit uplinks. Bidders must account for potential quantity adjustments up to 25%, both before and during contract execution. The tender emphasizes data-sheet alignment with offered hardware and mandates OEM authorization where applicable. This procurement focuses on high-availability campus networking with scalable uplinks (10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP+). Location details are not disclosed in the summary, but the organization is the Rajiv Gandhi University, Department of Higher Education.

• Organization: Rajiv Gandhi University, Department of Higher Education
• Product scope: Layer 2 Access Switch (V2) and Layer 3 Distribution Switch (Q2), PAC Only
• Key differentiator: On-site OEM warranty and Active-Active High Availability capabilities
• Unique aspect: Capability to scale quantity by up to 25% during contract; data-sheet alignment is mandatory

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Layer 2/Layer 3 switches with multi-Gigabit support; 1G copper port count unspecified in the summary, must be clarified in BOQ/Data Sheet
• Uplink capabilities: Support for 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP+ uplinks
• Power & warranty: Redundant power supply from day one and On Site OEM Warranty (yearly depending on vendor)
• Ports: Include generic details on SFP/SFP+ port counts; verify compatibility with campus backbone topology
• High availability: Active-Active High Availability capability required
• Compliance: Ensure data sheet alignment with offered hardware; OEM authorization mandatory when using distributors

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹98,900 (via demand draft or online payment per tender terms)
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease at contract rates
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period aligned to original and any extended period per option clause
• Documentation: Data Sheet submission with bid; OEM authorization form if bidding through an authorized distributor
• Warranty/Support: On-site OEM warranty; compliance with requested high-availability features
• Bid integrity: Mismatch between data sheet and product specs can lead to rejection; ensure all fields match