Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Server Procurement Tender 2026 – Intel Xeon 16 Core, 512GB DDR5 RAM, SITC

Tender Overview

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), under the Department of Defence Production, invites bids for the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of server hardware featuring Intel Xeon 16-core processors and 512GB DDR5 RAM. The scope encompasses full SITC with installation, testing, and commissioning. The bid requires an EMD of ₹75,000 and references a local content policy (PP-LC) affecting eligibility by flagging suppliers with ≤20% local content as non-local. The tender emphasizes GST handling by bidders and mandates that the invoice include local content certificates. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a potentially standard turnkey configuration.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category references: Server Intel Xeon, 16 Core, 512GB DDR5 RAM configuration.
• Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of the goods; inclusive of all cost components.
• Local content policy: PP-LC compliance with explicit LC percentage requirements; local certificates required with each invoice if foreign bidder
• EMD: ₹75,000; no explicit quoted value; no itemized BOQ data published
• GST handling: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or lower rate, subject to quoted GST% (max cap applies)
• Special clauses: Make in India content certification pathway and annual certification requirements
• No technical standards or ISO/BIS codes specified in published data; supplier must satisfy HAL’s internal fitment and integration needs
• Delivery readiness: ISTC and commissioning activities are expected as part of the bid scope

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹75,000 as bid security
• GST: Bidder bears GST as applicable; reimbursement aligned with actuals or quoted rate (whichever lower)
• Scope: SITC of server hardware including installation and commissioning; no dedicated BOQ provided
• Local Content: PP-LC policy determines if bidder is ‘Local’ based on ≥20% local content; detailed certificate required with invoice
• MSE Preference: Purchase preference available to eligible MSEs per policy, subject to manufacturer status for offered product
• Documentation requirements and exact eligibility criteria are defined in the tender terms