Indian Army Network Equipment Tender Udhamputh Jammu & Kashmir 2026 - 16/8/4 Port Gigabit Switches, Media Converter, OFC 12 Core, 01 Year AMC

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a bundled network infrastructure package in UDHAMPUR, JAMMU & KASHMIR (182101). Procure 16-port, 8-port, and 4-port Gigabit unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet switches, Gigabit Media Converter for 20 km, 12-core OFC, HDPE conduit for OFC, wall-mounted fiber enclosure (12-core expandable to 24-core), 3 m single-mode fiber patch cords, and installation, commissioning, splicing, and complete network integration services, plus a 01-year Comprehensive AMC. The estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹92,122. The BOQ shows 10 items, all unspecified, indicating a broad scope with quantity flexibility and non-linear itemization. This tender emphasizes end-to-end network deployment, field installation, and post-implementation support within a defense procurement context, with a quantity variation clause up to 50% via option clause at contract placement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope:
  • 16 Port Gigabit unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet switch
  • 8 Port Gigabit unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet switch
  • 4 Port Gigabit unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet switch
  • Media Converter Gigabit Ethernet 20km
  • Optical Fiber Cable OFC 12 Core
  • HDPE conduit pipe for optical fiber cable OFC
  • Fiber patch cord cable 3 meter, single mode
  • Fiber optic enclosure box wall mounted 12 core expandable up to 24 core
  • Installation and integration charges: digging, laying, commissioning, splicing of OFC cable, and full network make
  • Comprehensive AMC for 01 year
• Delivery & integration context: on-site deployment in defense premises with network integration and commissioning.
• Standards/Quality: Not explicitly stated in data; bidders should rely on OEM-certified, IS/ISO-compliant practices as applicable to government telecom deployments.
• Documentation expectations: include OEM authorizations and malicious code certificate per tender terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹92,122 (as per bid requirements)
• GST guidance: bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, capped to quoted GST percentage
• Documents required with bid for Vendor Code Creation:
  • PAN Card copy
  • GSTIN copy
  • Cancelled Cheque copy
  • EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Security & compliance:
  • Malicious Code Certificate confirming no embedded malicious code; breach implications
  • Manufacturer Authorization/ OEM authorisation where applicable
  • Non-Disclosure Declaration on bidder letterhead
• Defence registration: bidders must be registered/empanelled with Defence Organization for the required goods/services
• Option clause: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% at contract placement
• Delivery expectations: installation and commissioning, along with splicing of OFC, within project scope, with AMC post-implementation
• Warranty/AMC specifics: 01-year comprehensive AMC included in scope