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Uttar Pradesh Information Technology And Electronics Department SAN Switch Tender 2025 Fibre Channel, 16/32/48/64 port blades, Centralized Management

Bid Publish Date

27-Oct-2025, 6:15 pm

Bid End Date

29-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Bid Opening Date

07-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

EMD

₹80,000

Value

₹80,00,000

Location

LUCKNOW , UTTAR PRADESH

Latest Corrigendum Available

Progress

Issue27-Oct-2025, 6:15 pm
Corrigendum22-Nov-2025
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Quantity

2

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Critical EMD amount: ₹80,000 via UP Desco Pay portal
  • • Blade module configurations: 32-port, 48-port, 64-port with specified speeds
  • • Centralized management software license for multi-site fabrics
  • • FCIP ports and IP port speed requirements; FC/IP aggregate bandwidth
  • • On-site OEM warranty (year) and POD license quantities
  • • Quantity option clause up to 25% for contract during/after award
  • • ATC documents uploaded; no EMD exemptions; portal-based payment

Categories 1

SAN SWITCH

Tender Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Information Technology And Electronics Department invites bids for a SAN Switch procurement under a Fibre Channel-driven scope. The estimated contract value is ₹8,000,000 with an Earnest Money Deposit of ₹80,000. Contract delivery includes multiple blade-module configurations (32/16Gbps, 48/16Gbps, 64/16Gbps, 48/32Gbps) and FC/IP interconnect capabilities. A centralized management software license is required to monitor fabrics across sites, with on-site OEM warranty. The bid is site-agnostic in this data but targets enterprise-grade SAN infrastructure, enabling scalable port density and high-throughput Fibre Channel connectivity. The option clause permits quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract award, influencing delivery planning. Unique emphasis on blade modularity and cross-site fabric management distinguishes this tender.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: SAN Switch with Fibre Channel base ports; FCIP ports; IP port speeds; FC/ IP aggregate bandwidth; Class of service; Port types; Form factor in U; Blade Modules: 32-port, 48-port, 64-port variants with respective SWL SFP+ or QSFP+ optics
  • Blade Modules: 32-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 48-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 64-port 16Gbps QSFP+, 48-port 32Gbps SWL SFP+
  • Licensing: Centralized Management Software for multi-site fabrics; POD License quantity and scalability
  • Warranty: On-site OEM warranty (year)
  • EMD: ₹80,000; Estimated value: ₹8,000,000
  • Misc: Bandwidth specifications for interchassis connectivity; media type Fibre Channel; class of service; required licenses

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD of ₹80,000 required via UP Desco Pay portal with registration and bidder manual
  • Quantity options up to 25% during contract; delivery timeline adjusts accordingly
  • On-site OEM warranty; central management license; POD license quantities
  • Compliance with ATC documents uploaded with bid; no EMD exemptions
  • Submission through the designated portal; bidder must register prior to payment
  • Delivery terms, penalties and acceptance criteria governed by buyer ATC

Key Specifications

  • Product: SAN Switch with Fibre Channel base ports and FCIP

  • Blade Modules: 32-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 48-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 64-port 16Gbps QSFP+, 48-port 32Gbps SWL SFP+

  • Licenses: Centralized Management Software; POD License quantity

  • Performance: FC port speed in Gbps; IP port speed; FCIP performance in GbE

  • Warranty: On-site OEM warranty (year)

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD ₹80,000 through UP Desco Pay; registration mandatory

  • Quantity may increase by up to 25% during contract

  • Delivery period linked to original delivery order; ATC governs penalties

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

EMD payable via UP Desco Pay portal after bidder registration; no exemptions

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timelines extendable by option quantity adjustments with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties to be defined in ATC; adherence to delivery timeline and performance

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience in supplying enterprise SAN switch infrastructures

  • Financial stability demonstrated by auditable statements

  • Authorized OEM for Fibre Channel SAN switch products

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
General Specification Fibre Channel Generation 8Gbps, 16Gbps, 32Gbps, NA (Default)
General Specification Switch Type Workgroup, Chassis, FCIP, Fixed, Fixed FCIP
General Specification Fibre Channel base ports 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 64, NA
General Specification POD License 8 port, 12 port, 24 port, 12 FC & 4 IP, 24 FC & 8 IP, 40 FC & 2 IP, NA, 32 Ports
General Specification POD License Quantity 1, 2, 3, 4, NA
General Specification Scalability (Ports) 24, 48, 64, 96, 128, 172, 192, 256, 384, 512, 768, 16 FC/6 IP, 24 FC/16 IP, 40 FC / 2 IP, 32, 24 FC/ 8 IP
General Specification Fibre Channel Port Speed (Gbps) 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 100, 128
General Specification Media Type Fibre Channel SWL, LWL, ELWL, QSFP, SR, LR, ER
General Specification FCIP ports 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 0
General Specification IP Port speed (Gbps) 1Gbps, 1Gbps/10Gbps, 10 Gbps, 1Gbps/10Gbps/40Gbps, 40Gbps, NA
General Specification FCIP performance (GbE) 1, 10, 40, NA
General Specification Aggregate Switch Bandwidth FC (end to end full duplex) 128 Gbps, 384 Gbps, 768 Gbps, 1536 Gbps, 2 Tbps, 5 Tbps, 8 Tbps, 10 Tbps, 16 Tbps, 1024 Gbps, 12 Tbps
General Specification Aggregate Switch Bandwidth IP (end to end full duplex) (Gbps) NA, 6, 16, 80, 160, 240, 384, 768, 1500
General Specification Class of service Class 2, Class 3, Class F
General Specification Port Types U/E/F/M/D, U/E/F/M/D/EX, F/E/EX/M/VE, U/E/TE/F/M/D/EX/IP
General Specification Form factor (U) 1U, 2U, 8U, 9U, 14U, 26U
General Specification Number of Blade Modules Required 1/2/3/4, 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8, 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16, NA
General Specification Blade Module - 32 port with 16Gbps SWL SFP+ Blade Module 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
General Specification Blade Module - 48 port with 16Gbps SWL SFP+Blade Module 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
General Specification Blade Module - 64 port with 16Gbps QSFP+ Blade Module 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
General Specification Blade Module - 48 port with 32Gbps SWL SFP+ Blade Module 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
License Required Centralized Management Software to manage and monitor multiple Fabrics within/across multiple sites from single window Up to 300 SAN switch ports and 2 SAN fabrics, Up to 2560 switch ports and 36 fabrics, Up to 15000 switch ports and 100 fabrics, NA
License Required Bandwidth (Gbps/Tbps) for Interchassis connectivity 512Gbps, 1.024 Tbps, 2.048 Tbps, 4.096 Tbps, NA
Miscellaneous On Site OEM Warranty (Year) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4, Others

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates of similar SAN switch deployments

4

Financial statements demonstrating turnover

5

EMD payment receipt generated via UP Desco Pay portal

6

Technical bid documents confirming compliance with Fibre Channel, blade modules, and licenses

7

OEM authorization/partnership certificates for SAN switch products

8

Any IS/ISO certification if specified in ATC

Corrigendum Updates

6 Updates
#1

Update

22-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

29-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

29-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

#2

Update

21-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

26-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

26-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

#3

Update

17-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

25-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

25-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

#4

Update

17-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

20-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

20-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

#5

Update

14-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

18-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

18-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

#6

Update

07-Nov-2025

Extended Deadline

14-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

14-Nov-2025, 4:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about UTTAR PRADESH tender market

What documents are required for the SAN switch tender in Uttar Pradesh 2025?

Bidders must submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD payment receipt via UP Desco Pay, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations, and any IS/ISO certifications cited in ATC to participate.

How is the EMD amount of ₹80,000 paid for this tender in UP?

EMD must be paid through the UP Desco Pay portal after bidder registration. No exemptions; provide payment receipt with bid submission; refund follows original bank account per portal rules.

What blade module configurations are required for the SAN switch tender in UP?

Required blade modules include 32-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 48-port 16Gbps SWL SFP+, 64-port 16Gbps QSFP+, and 48-port 32Gbps SWL SFP+ modules, with port speed and form-factor details aligning to the FC fabric design.

What is the delivery quantity flexibility in the UP SAN switch contract?

The purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency, with delivery periods adjusted using the specified formula and a minimum 30 days extension.

Which licenses are mandatory for UP SAN switch procurement?

Mandatory licenses include Centralized Management Software to monitor multi-site fabrics and POD License quantities. Ensure compatibility with the specified blade modules and inter-fabric connectivity requirements.

What warranty and support are expected for the SAN switch procurement in UP?

An on-site OEM warranty for the specified year and availability of technical support as per ATC terms. Verify OEM authorization and regional service coverage before bid submission.

How to register and participate in the UP Desco Pay tender portal for this bid?

Register at the UP Desco Pay portal, complete bidder sign-up, and then proceed to pay the EMD. Use the same account for refunds and ensure all required documents are ready for submission.

What are the key technical standards for the SAN switch in UP tender?

The tender specifies Fibre Channel fabric, FCIP, and 16Gbps/32Gbps blade options; ensure compliance with FC port speeds, interconnect bandwidth, and centralized management license requirements.