Indian Army Bhopal Procurement: PC, LAN, NAS, UPS, Cabling & Networking Equipment Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh for a broad range of IT and networking hardware and associated services. The scope includes PC with twenty four inch displays, LAN servers, Network Attached Storage (16TB), sixteen port Gigabit PoE switches, 24 port PoE switches, 24 port UTP patch panels, 42U server racks, CAT6 cables, UPS units (1 kVA and 10 kVA online), fibre modules, LC OFC components, patch cords, conduits, labour charges and related accessories. Estimated value is not disclosed publicly; the EMD is ₹1,26,331. The BOQ lists 22 items but provides no explicit unit prices or quantities, signaling a bundled, multi-item supply and installation requirement. The tender emphasizes OEM/authorized reseller involvement, data sheet verification, and strict conformity to technical parameters via product data sheets. A mandatory site visit option is offered, with contractor costs borne by bidders. The bid must avoid obsolescence, ensuring minimum three years residual market life as per buyer terms. Unique aspects include End User Certificate handling, malicious code certification, non-return of faulty disks policy, and risk transfer during site visits.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes: PC with 24" display, LAN server, NAS 16TB, 16-port Gigabit PoE switch, 24-port Gigabit PoE switch, 24-port UTP patch panel, 42U server rack, 3m CAT6 LAN patch cords, 10 kVA online UPS, single-mode fibre modules and patch cords, 6-core single-mode fibre, 2-way fibre junction box, dual-port UTP face plates, 9U wall-mount rack, 305m CAT6 UTP cable, 1 kVA UPS, monochrome A4 laser printer, 24-pin dot matrix printer, cabling conduits and labour charges.
• Standards & conformity: Data sheets must match offered product specifications; OEM authorized deployment; no explicit standards listed in tender; emphasis on ISI/ISO certifications if any are implied by OEM requirements; data sheet verification is mandatory to avoid rejection.
• Delivery/installation scope: Installation, commissioning, testing, configuration and training (if applicable) to be performed by OEM or OEM-certified resources or authorized resellers. Site visit permitted at bidder’s cost. Malicious code certificate required to certify absence of embedded malware.
• Security & policy constraints: End User Certificate provided in Buyer’s format; non-return of faulty hard disks per Buyer policy; hazardous data handling and IPR compliance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹126,331. Bidder must comply with EMD submission as part of bid.
• Experience/market life: Bidder must offer products with at least three years of residual market life and not be flagged as end-of-life by OEM before that period.
• Documentation required: PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, data sheet for offered products; End User Certificate in Buyer format when requested.
• Data integrity: Data sheets must align with offered specs; mismatches can lead to bid rejection.
• Site visits: Optional site visit allowed; bidder bears all costs; representatives must indemnify buyer against liabilities.
• Malicious code & policy: Certificates proving absence of embedded malicious code; ensure no software triggers harmful behavior.