Indian Army IT & Networking Equipment Tender Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh 2025 - 24 Port Gigabit Switches, 10KVA UPS, OFC & Accessories

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive networking and power backup package in JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH (482001). The procurement encompasses multi-port switches (24-port, 16-port, 8-port), 10G SFP components, 12-core OFC fiber, mounting racks, patch panels, cables (Cat 6A), IO boxes, and a 10 KVA UPS with battery and accessories. Estimated value: ₹1,500,000; EMD: ₹30,000. A single contract may include a 25% quantity variation and extended delivery timelines. Installation, commissioning, testing and training (if applicable) must be conducted by the OEM or an OEM-certified resource. This is a government tender seeking end-to-end IT infrastructure delivery with on-site setup.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product set includes 24 Port Smart Managed Gigabit Layer 2 Switch, 16 Port Smart Managed Gigabit Layer 2 Switch, 8 Port Smart Managed Gigabit Layer 2 Switch, SFP 10G modules (Make: D Link), 12 Core Armoured OFC, Cat 6A UTP Cabling (305 m), IO Box with RJ45, 24 Port Patch Panel with 24 Port UTP, 6U Wall Mount Network Rack with accessories, Fiber Patch Cables SC-LC SM 3 m, various Patch Cords (Cat 6 UTP 1/3 m), PVC Casing & Capping, Overhead OFC laying charges, and Installation of internal Cat 6 cable + IO Box with PVC Casing.
• Documentation and compliance details are not specified in the BOQ; however, installation must be performed by OEM-certified personnel.
• No explicit technical performance specs or standards are provided in the tender text; bidders should align with standard IT networking equipment norms and OEM capabilities.
• Estimated value and EMD amount are clearly defined; bidders should plan for execution of a multi-item installation package.

Terms & Eligibility

• Quantity variations: Purchaser may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity and contracted quantity, with extended delivery timelines.
• Installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, training (if applicable) to be carried out by OEM or OEM-certified resource or authorized reseller.
• Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking to this effect is required.
• Imported products require an OEM-authorized Indian office for after-sales service.
• Turnover criterion: minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 years as per bid document; audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate required.
• MSE purchase preference available if bidder manufactures the offered goods; traders are excluded.
• No tender dates or location data provided beyond Jabalpur, MP; bidders should verify local applicability and procurement policy for center-specific preferences.