Indian Overseas Bank Network Infrastructure Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026 DR/ND Nexus Switches N9K Series
Bid Publish Date
29-Sep-2026, 6:49 pm
Bid End Date
26-Oct-2026, 4:00 pm
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Detailed Nexus 9K DR/ND networking scope (DR Spine, Leaf, WAN, DMZ Core, OOB, Partner Zone switches)
- • Addon costs: 1G/10G optics and related modules (GLC-LH-SMD, GLC-SX-MMD, GLC-TE) inclusion
- • Licensing: first through fifth year FA licenses for firewall and Layer-3 devices; multi-year annual costs
- • Implementation + migration costs explicitly listed as separate bid items
- • Option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates
- • Integrity Pact mandatory; bidders must sign and upload scanned copy
- • BOQ comprises 36 items; specifics to be confirmed in ATC/Corrigendum
Tender Overview
The Indian Overseas Bank invites bids for a comprehensive data center network upgrade in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The procurement scope centers on DR and ND cluster/network switches including Nexus 9K family components (DR spine, leaf, border, WAN, OOB, DMZ core, OOB management, and partner zone switches), with add-on optics, licenses, and multi-year FA licensing costs. The BOQ lists 36 items, with a mix of one-time implementation, migration costs, and annual license fees spanning firewall, Layer-3 networking, and escrow arrangements. The tender emphasizes quantity option clauses (up to 25% uplift) and extended delivery periods; integrity pact compliance is mandatory. This opportunity targets bidders capable of delivering high-availability data-center networking gear and ongoing software licenses to support a multi-year DR/Nexus deployment in a government-backed financial institution in Chennai. A key differentiator is the breadth of N9K DR components and related license costs spanning up to five years.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: DR/ND cluster switches, DR Spine/Leaf, WAN, DMZ Core, OOB management, Partner Zone switches, and related 1G/10G optics and SFP modules
- Equipment scope includes: 1G/10G optics costs (GLC-LH-SMD, GLC-SX-MMD, GLC-TE), 1G copper modules, and high-capacity Nexus 9K models (N9K-C93180YC-FX3, N9K-C93400LD-H1, N9K-C93240YC-FX2, C9200L-48T-4X-E, C9300X-24Y-A, C8550-G2)
- Licenses: first-year and subsequent-year FA licenses for firewall and Layer-3 devices; multi-year license costs through year 5; escrow arrangement per year
- Implementation cost is a separate line item; migration costs included; no specific technical thresholds disclosed in the available data
- No explicit performance metrics or compliance standards are listed in the casualty data; bidders should verify with ATC and Corrigendum for exact standards
- Delivery terms align with option clause and extended delivery timing: minimum 30 days extension when adding quantity
- Integrity pact and signed tender documents are mandatory for bid submission
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: not disclosed in the available data; bidders must review ATC for exact amount and submission method
- Delivery: option to increase quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates; extended delivery period governed by formula; minimum 30 days extension when applicable
- Payment: details not specified; verify in ATC and Corrigendum
- Documentation: upload signed integrity pact; certificates required as per bid document; ensure GST, PAN, and OEM authorizations are provided as applicable
- Warranty/Support: multi-year FA licenses and ongoing escrow cost; one-time implementation and migration costs separate
- Other clauses: 36 line items in BOQ; 1) generic clause on quantity variation; 2) integrity pact; 3) mandatory certificates
Key Specifications
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- Product category: DR/ND Nexus network switches and related DR components
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- Quantities: not disclosed; subject to 25% variation under option clause
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- EMD/Estimated value: not disclosed in current data; verify in ATC
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- Experience: bidders should demonstrate capability in large-scale data-center networking
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- Standards/Certifications: not specified in current data; verify in ATC (IS/ISO if applicable)
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- Delivery: extended delivery periods possible; minimum 30 days extension for added quantity
Terms & Conditions
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Option clause allows +/- 25% quantity variation at contracted rates
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Integrity Pact compliance is mandatory for bid submission
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BOQ includes 36 items; implementation, migration, and multi-year licenses
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Delivery schedule ties to last delivery date and extended delivery period calculations
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Exact EMD and payment terms to be clarified in ATC/Corrigendum
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Payment terms to be specified in ATC; expect staged payments aligned with milestones and licenses
Delivery Schedule
Delivery begins from last date of original delivery order; extended period applies per option clause
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties not detailed here; verify LD terms in ATC/Corrigendum
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying and implementing large-scale data-center networking equipment
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Capability to provide Nexus 9K family switches and related licenses
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Compliance with Integrity Pact and submission of signed documents
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
499
Category
NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 DR
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 DR , NEW DR Nexus Dashboard Cluster for ACI - ND-CLUSTERG5S DR , DR Spine Switches DR , DR Border leaf switches - N9K- C93600CD-GX DR , DR Fiber Leaf Switches - N9K-C93180YC- FX3 DR , DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DC , DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DR , DR Leaf with 50G Ports - N9K-C93400LD-H1 DR , WAN Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2 DR , DMZ Core Switch - N9K- C93180YC-FX3 DR , DR Partner Zone Switches - N9K- C93180YC-FX3 DR , DR Partner Zone Routers DR , DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DR , DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DC , DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DC , DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DR , DR Internet Routers- C8550-G2 DR , Cost of Addon 1G SM Fiber Optics- GLC-LH-SMD DR , Cost of Addon 1G MM Optics- GLC-SX- MMD DR , Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DC , Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DR , Cost of LR 10 G SFP - SFP-10G-LR-S , Cost of one time Implementation , Migration cost , Cost of 1st year FA License for firewall pair , Cost of 1st year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices , Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for firewall pair , Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices , Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for firewall pair , Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices , Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for firewall pair , Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices , Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for firewall pair , Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices , Cost of One time Implementation Cost , Cost of Escrow arrangement per year
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
62
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Pre-Bid & Qualification
Pre-Bid Date
07-10-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
As mentioned in tender document
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
112
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Pincodes
600113
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Deep Pal | 600113,Sify-DC Chennai IDC Operations Sify Technology ltd 2nd floor, Tidel Park 4 , Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thiruvanmiyur Chennai | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 600113 | 1 | 112 | - |
Authority Records
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Documents 7
GeM-Bidding-9960921.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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BOQ Document
BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Corrigendum Updates
1 Update Update
Extended Deadline
26-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
Opening Date
27-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
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NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 DR
NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 (DR)
NEW DR Nexus Dashboard Cluster for ACI - ND-CLUSTERG5S DR
NEW DR Nexus Dashboard Cluster for ACI - ND-CLUSTERG5S(DR)
DR Spine Switches DR
DR Spine Switches (DR)
DR Border leaf switches - N9K-C93600CD-GX DR
DR Border leaf switches - N9K-C93600CD-GX (DR)
DR Fiber Leaf Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR
DR Fiber Leaf Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3(DR)
DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DC
DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 (DC)
DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DR
DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 (DR)
DR Leaf with 50G Ports - N9K-C93400LD-H1 DR
DR Leaf with 50G Ports - N9K-C93400LD-H1 (DR)
WAN Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2 DR
WAN Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2 (DR)
DMZ Core Switch - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR
(DMZ Core Switch) - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 (DR)
DR Partner Zone Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR
DR Partner Zone Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 (DR)
DR Partner Zone Routers DR
DR Partner Zone Routers (DR)
DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DR
DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E (DR)
DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DC
DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E (DC)
DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DC
DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A (DC)
DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DR
DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A (DR)
DR Internet Routers- C8550-G2 DR
DR Internet Routers- C8550-G2 (DR)
Cost of Addon 1G SM Fiber Optics- GLC-LH-SMD DR
Cost of Addon 1G SM Fiber Optics- GLC-LH-SMD DR
Cost of Addon 1G MM Optics- GLC-SX-MMD DR
Cost of Addon 1G MM Optics- GLC-SX-MMD DR
Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DC
Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DC
Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DR
Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DR
Cost of LR 10 G SFP - SFP-10G-LR-S
Cost of LR 10 G SFP - SFP-10G-LR-S
Cost of one time Implementation
Delivery timelines as per tender
Migration cost
Delivery timelines as per tender
Cost of 1st year FA License for firewall pair
Delivery of 1st year subscription Licenses
Cost of 1st year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices
Delivery of 1st year subscription Licenses
Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for firewall pair
Delivery of 2nd year subscription Licenses
Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices
Delivery of 2nd year subscription Licenses
Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for firewall pair
Delivery of 3rd year subscription Licenses
Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices
Delivery of 3rd year subscription Licenses
Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for firewall pair
Delivery of 4th year subscription Licenses
Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices
Delivery of 4th year subscription Licenses
Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for firewall pair
Delivery of 5th year subscription Licenses
Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices
Delivery of 5th year subscription Licenses
Cost of One time Implementation Cost
Delivery timelines as per tender
Cost of Escrow arrangement per year
Cost of Escrow arrangement per year
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 DR | NEW DR APIC Cluster for ACI - APIC-CLUSTERG5 (DR) | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 2 | NEW DR Nexus Dashboard Cluster for ACI - ND-CLUSTERG5S DR | NEW DR Nexus Dashboard Cluster for ACI - ND-CLUSTERG5S(DR) | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 3 | DR Spine Switches DR | DR Spine Switches (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 4 | DR Border leaf switches - N9K-C93600CD-GX DR | DR Border leaf switches - N9K-C93600CD-GX (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 5 | DR Fiber Leaf Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR | DR Fiber Leaf Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3(DR) | 12 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 6 | DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DC | DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 (DC) | 10 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 7 | DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 DR | DR Copper Leaf Switches - N9K-C93108TC-FX3 (DR) | 10 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 8 | DR Leaf with 50G Ports - N9K-C93400LD-H1 DR | DR Leaf with 50G Ports - N9K-C93400LD-H1 (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 9 | WAN Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2 DR | WAN Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2 (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 10 | DMZ Core Switch - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR | (DMZ Core Switch) - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 11 | DR Partner Zone Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 DR | DR Partner Zone Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX3 (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 12 | DR Partner Zone Routers DR | DR Partner Zone Routers (DR) | 6 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 13 | DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DR | DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E (DR) | 16 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 14 | DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E DC | DR OOB Management Switches - C9200L-48T-4X-E (DC) | 6 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 15 | DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DC | DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A (DC) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 16 | DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A DR | DR OOB Management Core Switch - C9300X-24Y-A (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 17 | DR Internet Routers- C8550-G2 DR | DR Internet Routers- C8550-G2 (DR) | 2 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 18 | Cost of Addon 1G SM Fiber Optics- GLC-LH-SMD DR | Cost of Addon 1G SM Fiber Optics- GLC-LH-SMD DR | 10 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 19 | Cost of Addon 1G MM Optics- GLC-SX-MMD DR | Cost of Addon 1G MM Optics- GLC-SX-MMD DR | 20 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 20 | Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DC | Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DC | 20 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 21 | Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DR | Cost of Addon 1G Copper modules- GLC-TE DR | 20 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 22 | Cost of LR 10 G SFP - SFP-10G-LR-S | Cost of LR 10 G SFP - SFP-10G-LR-S | 20 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 112 | |
| 23 | Cost of one time Implementation | Delivery timelines as per tender | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 24 | Migration cost | Delivery timelines as per tender | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 25 | Cost of 1st year FA License for firewall pair | Delivery of 1st year subscription Licenses | 15 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 14 | |
| 26 | Cost of 1st year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices | Delivery of 1st year subscription Licenses | 50 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 14 | |
| 27 | Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for firewall pair | Delivery of 2nd year subscription Licenses | 15 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 28 | Cost of 2nd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices | Delivery of 2nd year subscription Licenses | 50 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 29 | Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for firewall pair | Delivery of 3rd year subscription Licenses | 15 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 30 | Cost of 3rd year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices | Delivery of 3rd year subscription Licenses | 50 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 31 | Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for firewall pair | Delivery of 4th year subscription Licenses | 15 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 32 | Cost of 4th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices | Delivery of 4th year subscription Licenses | 50 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 33 | Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for firewall pair | Delivery of 5th year subscription Licenses | 15 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 34 | Cost of 5th year FA Licenses for Layer-3 network devices | Delivery of 5th year subscription Licenses | 50 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 35 | Cost of One time Implementation Cost | Delivery timelines as per tender | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 | |
| 36 | Cost of Escrow arrangement per year | Cost of Escrow arrangement per year | 1 | pieces | buyer2.iob.chennai | 15 |
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates in similar data-center network deployments
Financial statements or turnover proof for last 3 years
EMD/Security deposit submission proof (as per ATC)
Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance with required hardware/software
OEM authorization letters for all network equipment
Signed Integrity Pact (as per Buyer policy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
How to bid for the Chennai data center network tender 2026?
Bidders must sign and upload the Integrity Pact, submit GST and PAN, provide OEM authorizations, and attach technical bid documents demonstrating Nexus 9K experience. Ensure EMD submission per ATC, and verify licensing costs for firewall and Layer-3 devices across years 1-5.
What documents are required for IOB DR network equipment bid in Tamil Nadu?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, 3-year financial statements, experience certificates for similar deployments, OEM authorizations for Nexus 9K gear, signed Integrity Pact, and EMD submission proof. Technical bid must prove compliance with proposed hardware and licenses.
What are the key technical scope items in the Chennai tender?
Scope covers DR/ND Nexus switches: spine/leaf, WAN, DMZ core, OOB, partner zone, and management switches; optics add-ons (1G/10G), and multi-year FA license costs for firewall and Layer-3 devices; one-time implementation and migration costs included.
When is the delivery window for the DR Nexus deployment in Chennai?
Delivery timing follows the last date of the original delivery order; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation with extended delivery period calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original period, minimum 30 days extension.
What are the licensing terms for year 1 to year 5 in this bid?
Bidders must quote FA licenses for firewall and Layer-3 devices for each year from year 1 through year 5, including first-year and subsequent-year costs; ensure escrow arrangement cost is included per year as specified.
What eligibility criteria relate to vendor experience for this Chennai tender?
Eligible bidders must demonstrate prior experience delivering large-scale data-center networking equipment, including Nexus 9K deployments, and provide technical and financial documents proving capability and financial stability.
What are the mandatory submission terms besides technical bids in this tender?
Mandatory submissions include signed Integrity Pact, OEM authorizations for equipment, EMD proof, and adherence to A/B terms in ATC; non-submission leads to bid rejection per terms and certificates clause.
What addons and optics are specified for the IOB DR network upgrade?
Add-on optics specified include 1G/10G modules: GLC-LH-SMD, GLC-SX-MMD, GLC-TE; 1G copper modules; ensure compatibility with Nexus 9K series in DR/ND deployments and related cost items.