Tender Overview
Indian Navy invites bids for a comprehensive Layer 3 access switch solution, including high-density port configurations, multi-gig uplinks, and onboard management. Scope targets a large-scale deployment with redundant power supply and cooling, on-site OEM warranty, and non-China sourcing as per ATC. Bidders should plan for deliveries within 45 days of contract award and provide OEM authorization demonstrating brand authenticity. The procurement emphasizes exact port mix (10/100/1000Base-T, 1G/10G uplinks, SFP/SFP+ options, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28), plus management interfaces and warranty terms. The estimated quantity flexibility under the option clause allows up to a 25% change during and after contract award, with delivery time recalculation, ensuring adaptable deployment. This tender is positioned to support strategic naval network modernization with non-standardized, high-specification switches.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Specification-driven switch purchase for Layer 3 access roles
- Port mix requirements: multiple categories including 10/100/1000Base-T, 1G uplinks, 10G uplinks (Base-T and SFP+), 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28 uplink ports
- Management: RJ-45/RS-232/USB management port; on-site OEM warranty
- Power & cooling: Redundant power supply and Redundant fan advised
- Performance: Switching Capacity and Forwarding Bandwidth defined as function of total access and uplink ports; MPPS throughput to be verified
- Standards/Certification references: ISI/ISO alignment not explicitly stated; brand-authenticated and OEM-authorized
- Warranty: On-site OEM warranty for the deployed hardware
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹25,000
- Delivery timeline: Items delivered within 45 days after contract order; option clause allows 25% quantity variation with recalculated delivery time
- Brand/Origin: Items must be genuine, with original brand logos; not China-made; OEM authorization required
- Delivery scope: Entire supply per bidder’s specified configuration; ATC enforces specification adherence
- Cancelation clause: Purchaser reserves right to cancel bid at any stage
- Contact: Queries via provided contact number