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Indian Army Networking Equipment Tender 10GbE Switches, DAC Cables, CAT6A Cabling in India 2025

Bid Publish Date

26-Nov-2025, 1:32 pm

Bid End Date

10-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm

Location

BANGALORE , KARNATAKA

Progress

Issue26-Nov-2025, 1:32 pm
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Quantity

529

Category

48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Mandatory functional Service Centre in the consignee state or evidence of on-site warranty with post-award setup within 30 days
  • • Obsolescence assurance: offered products must have at least 5 years residual market life and not be declared end-of-life by OEM
  • • Malware-free cert for hardware/software to prevent embedded malicious code activation
  • • Escalation matrix and toll-free/ dedicated service contact details required for post-sales support
  • • Comprehensive BOQ compliance with firm seal and signature to avoid technical disqualification
  • • GST handling by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals with a cap on quoted GST percentage
  • • Installation, configuration, and project management included; documentation deliverables part of contract
  • • PVC raceways, PVC pipes, 42U rack, CAT6A components, and 100G DAC cables form the core hardware pack

Categories 67

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Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bid for comprehensive networking infrastructure and related accessories, including 48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch, DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28, DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28, 48 Ports 1GbE RJ45 Switch, CAT6A UTP/patching products, 42U Smart Rack, and accessories such as PVC raceways, PVC pipes, and a multi-socket Power Distribution Unit. Scope covers installation, fixing, configuration, project management, and documentation. The BOQ comprises 17 items, with no specified quantities in the provided data. The procurement emphasizes post-award service capability, compliance, and risk controls, and requires functional service centres within the consignee state or onsite warranty terms. The bid also mandates malware-free hardware certification, escalation contacts, and ongoing lifecycle support. This tender emphasizes hardware and turnkey deployment across military networking infrastructure. Location and exact end-use context are unspecified in the data.

  • Organization: Indian Army
  • Product category: Networking hardware and cabling, installation, project management
  • Items: switches, DAC cables, CAT6A components, racks, raceways, PDUs
  • Deliverables: installation, configuration, documentation, project management
  • Unique differentiator: mandatory service centre setup or evidence within 30 days of award; malware-free certificate; escalation matrix
  • Key aspect: compliance with bid terms and certificates; lifecycle integrity for non-obsolete equipment

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Items include: 48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch, DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28, DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28, 48 Ports 1GbE RJ45 Switch, CAT6A UTP/Patch Panels/Keystone/Face Plate, Dual Face Plate, CAT6A Patch Cords 01m/02m, 42U Smart Rack, and related accessories such as PVC raceways, 2 inch PVC pipe, and Power Distribution Unit with 5 sockets.
  • Mandatory IT hardware integrity: no obsolescence within 5 years residual market life; OEM-endorsed or compliant products only.
  • Security/compliance: dedicated malware-free hardware certificate; escalation matrix for service support; on-site or center-based service capability within 30 days of award.
  • Service & support: functional Service Centre evidence required; payment released upon documentation of service capability.
  • Documentation: GST and PAN handling, certificates uploaded; BOQ compliance with firm seal and signature; evidence of non-liability to liquidation; escalation contact details.
  • Delivery/installation: delivery, installation, and configuration included; project management and documentation as part of deliverables.
  • Special clauses: anti-malicious code certificate and proprietary IPR safeguards; GST rate confirmation by bidder; mandatory certificate uploads to avoid disqualification.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: amount not disclosed in data; bidders must submit applicable security deposit as per tender terms.
  • Service centre requirement: establish within 30 days if not present; payment release after evidence of functional service centre.
  • Obsolescence clause: products offered must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM during contract period.
  • Certifications: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; compliance with ATC and corrigenda; malware-free certification mandatory.
  • GST: bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to maximum quoted GST.
  • Compliance & integrity: mandatory BOQ-compliance, sealed with firm stamp; non-compliance leads to disqualification at technical bid stage.
  • Warranty/After-sales: service escalation, SLA adherence, and dedicated support channels required.
  • Risk controls: prohibition on participation from liquidations or court proceedings; financial health undertakings to be uploaded.

Key Specifications

  • 48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch

  • DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28

  • DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28

  • 48 Ports 1GbE RJ45 Switch

  • CAT6A UTP Cabling, Patch Panels, Keystone, Face Plate

  • CAT6A Patch Cords 01 MTR and 02 MTR

  • 42U Smart Rack

  • Accessories: 100x50mm PVC Race Ways, 2 inch PVC Flexible Pipe

  • Power Distribution Unit with 5 sockets

  • Installation, Fixing, Configuration, Project Management, Documentation

  • Malware-free hardware certificate

  • Service Centre within 30 days or evidence of establishment

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD or security deposit as per tender terms (exact amount not disclosed)

  • Functional service centre required; evidence to release payment

  • Products must have minimum 5 years residual market life; no end-of-life

  • Mandatory malware-free certification and escalation matrix

  • BOQ-compliance with firm seal/signature; non-compliance leads to disqualification

  • GST to be determined by bidder; reimbursement rules apply

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment released only after submission of evidence of functional Service Centre; GST treatment as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to cap on quoted GST

Delivery Schedule

30-day window to establish service centre if not present; installation, fixing, and configuration included in scope

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; penalties for non-compliance will be governed by standard procurement terms and contract clauses

Bidder Eligibility

  • Not under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy

  • Not declared end-of-life by OEM within last 5 years

  • Functional Service Centre in or ready to establish in consignee state within 30 days

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 17 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch L3 Switch Hardware Interface 1. 10GbE RJ45 Ports with Min 48 or More fixed built-in ports 2. Should support 10G upto 100 meters over Category 6A cable 3. RJ45 SFP+ Module based ports are not acceptable 4. 100GbE QSFP28 with Min 6 or More 5. 100GbE Ports should support 40 and 100GbE Fiber modules 6. 10GbE Ports should support 1 and 10GbE 7. 1 USB 2.0 Port, 1 RS 232 or RJ 45 Console port with management port 1 x RJ 45 port 8. All Ports & Necessary License activated from day one 9. Necessary modules and cables should be supplied along with switch for HA Power Supply, Fan Modules and Airflow 10. Dual redundant 1+1 and hot pluggable AC power supplies loaded with 110 to 240 V AC power 11. Redundant 2+1 and hot pluggable fan modules loaded Dimensions and Rack Installation 12. 19 inch Rack Mount with Rack Installation Kit Performance 13. CPU Speed of Minimum 2.2 GHz or Higher with Quad Core Intel CPU 14. Memory should be minimum 16 GBytes or Higher and Storage should be minimum 32 GBytes or Higher Software features 15. Network Operating System License should include all Advanced software features, Switch should have Commercial Enterprise NOS from same OEM as Switch. Open Source based NOS not acceptable. Warranty, Services & Support 16. Min 3 years Warranty with Onsite Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting support. The offered model should be latest. End of Sales (EoS) announced model or model going to be EoS in next 1 year should not be quoted. 2 nos ayub_admc 30
2 DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1. Type of Direct Attach Cable should be 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Form Factor. 2. Should be Hot Pluggable, MSA Compliant, SFF 8436 3. Length should be min 1m or Higher 4. All Switches, Transceivers and DAC should be from same OEM Brand with minimum 03 year warranty. 2 nos ayub_admc 30
3 DAC Cable 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28 1. Type of Direct Attach Cable should be 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28 Form Factor. 2. Should be Hot Pluggable, MSA Compliant, SFF 8436 3. Length should be min 1m or Higher 4. All Switches, Transceivers and DAC should be from same OEM Brand with minimum 03 year warranty. 3 nos ayub_admc 30
4 48 Ports 1GbE RJ45 Switch L3 Switch Hardware Interface 1. 1GbE RJ45 Ports with Min 48 or More 2. 10GbE SFP plus uplink Ports with Min 4 or more and min 2 Stacking Ports in addition to above Uplink Ports and 1 RS232 and RJ45 console port 3. Dedicated OOB Management port of 1 x RJ 45 ports and all Ports, Stacking Modules/Cable & Necessary License activated from day one Power Supply 10. Power Input should be 110-240 V AC power with Dual Internal Redundant AC Power Supply loaded from day one and Max Power Consumption should be less than 40W Dimensions and Rack Installation 12. 19 inch Rack Mount with Rack Installation Kit Performance 13. CPU Speed of Minimum 1 GHz or Higher processor with min 2GBytes or higher RAM Software features 15. License should include all Advanced software features, Switch should have Commercial Enterprise NOS from same OEM as Switch. Open Source based NOS not acceptable. Warranty, Services & Support 16. Min 3 years Warranty with Onsite Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting support. The offered model should be latest. End of Sales EoS announced model or model going to be EoS in next 1 year should not be quoted. 1 nos ayub_admc 30
5 CAT6A UTP Cable 1. High performance Cable Cat 6A, U UTP, 4P, Cable Length of 305 m or 1000 ft 2. Should be 23 AWG Solid Bare Electrolytic Tough Pitch ETP Copper or Better 3. Conductor Diameter of 0.57mm or Better with upto 500 MHz or Higher frequency 10 boxes ayub_admc 30
6 CAT6A Patch Panel 1. Cat 6A patch panel should be powder coated steel in 24 port configurations and support port identification numbers on the panel 2. Should be loaded with Category 6A Keystones, 500 MHz Frequency Support and Rear Cable Management Bar support 3 nos ayub_admc 30
7 CAT6A KeyStone 1. Category 6A UTP Keystone should be universal labels Color coded for T568A or 568B and TIA568 C.2 2. Should be suitable for 23 to 26 AWG standard and solid wire with upto 500 MHz or Higher frequency 3. Flammability Rating should be UL 94V 2 60 nos ayub_admc 30
8 CAT6A Face Plate 1. Face plate should be single with shutter and Screws with hole covers to supplied with face plate 2. Labelling on transparent plastic window with PVC Backbox 60 nos ayub_admc 30
9 Dual Faceplate 1. Dual Face plate should be dual type with shutter and Screws with hole covers to supplied with face plate 2. Labelling on transparent plastic window with PVC Backbox 60 nos ayub_admc 30
10 CAT6A Patch Cord 01 MTR 1. Category 6A UTP Patch Cord should be 24AWG stranded bare copper conductor with Snag less Semi Transparent Moulded Boot 2. Length should be 01 Mtr and support upto 500 MHz or Higher frequency 60 nos ayub_admc 30
11 CAT6A Patch Cord 02 MTR 1. Category 6A UTP Patch Cord should be 24AWG stranded bare copper conductor with Snag less Semi Transparent Moulded Boot 2. Length should be 02 Mtr and support upto 500 MHz or Higher frequency 60 nos ayub_admc 30
12 42 U Smart Rack 1. Rack type should be smart rack with dimension of 42U of min 600mm x 1200mm with base frame of steel with white colour with Front and Rear Hexagonal Perforated Door 2. Should Adjustable 19 inch equipment mounting verticals 3. Rack 4. 100GbE QSFP28 with Min 6 or More 5. 100GbE Ports should support 40 and 100GbE Fiber modules 6. 10GbE Ports should support 1 and 10GbE 7. 1 USB 2.0 Port, 1 RS 232 or RJ 45 Console port with management port 1 x RJ 45 port 8. All Ports & Necessary License activated from day one 9. Necessary modules and cables should be supplied along with switch for HA Power Supply, Fan Modules and Airflow 10. Dual redundant 1+1 and hot pluggable AC power supplies loaded with 110 to 240 V AC power 11. Redundant 2+1 and hot pluggable fan modules loaded Dimensions and Rack Installation 12. 19 inch Rack Mount with Rack Installation Kit Performance 13. CPU Speed of Minimum 2.2 GHz or Higher with Quad Core Intel CPU 14. Memory should be minimum 16 GBytes or Higher and Storage should be minimum 32 GBytes or Higher Software features 15. Network Operating System License should include all Advanced software features, Switch should have Commercial Enterprise NOS from same OEM as Switch. Open Source based NOS not acceptable. Warranty, Services & Support 16. Min 3 years Warranty with Onsite Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting support. The offered model should be latest. End of Sales (EoS) announced model or model going to be EoS in next 1 year should not be quoted. 1 nos ayub_admc 30
13 Accessories 100x50mm PVC Race Ways 1. 100x50mm PVC Race Ways should be good quality with ISI make 150 mtrs ayub_admc 30
14 Accessories 2 inch PVC Flexible Pipe 1. 2 inch PVC Flexible Pipe should be good quality. 30 mtrs ayub_admc 30
15 Power distribution unit with 5 socket 1. Power distribution unit with 5 socket of Indian Round Pin 5 Amp and 15 Amp capacity, minimum Length should be 05 to 10 MTR 25 nos ayub_admc 30
16 Installation, Fixing and Configuration 1. All switches, Cabling and Network should be installed, fixed and configured completely. 2. The installation work to be completed by trained engineers only. 1 work ayub_admc 30
17 Project Management and Documentation 1. Detailed project management and documentation to be submit. 1 job ayub_admc 30

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates of similar deployments

4

Financial statements or solvency documentation

5

EMD documentation or security deposit evidence

6

Technical bid documents and compliance certificates

7

OEM authorization letters or channel partner certificates

8

Malware-free certificate and service centre establishment proof

9

BOQ compliance document with firm seal and signature

10

Escalation matrix and service support contact details

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market

How to bid for the Indian Army networking equipment tender in India 2025?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD/security deposit, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations, and a BOQ-compliance certificate with firm seal. Ensure malware-free certification and provide a service-centre establishment proof or plan within 30 days of award. Compliance with ATC and corrigenda is mandatory.

What documents are required for Indian Army network equipment tender submission?

Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical bid, OEM authorizations, malware-free certificate, service centre proof, BOQ compliance document with seal/signature, and escalation matrix. Ensure all certificates uploaded per terms to avoid disqualification.

What are the technical specifications for 10GbE switches in this Army tender?

Core items include 48 Ports 10GbE RJ45 Switch, 48 Ports 1GbE RJ45 Switch, and related CAT6A components. Include DAC cables 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 and 100G QSFP28 to 4x25GSFP28. Delivery includes installation, configuration, and project management; ensure non-obsolescence with 5+ years residual life.

What is the EMD requirement for the Indian Army procurement?

The data does not specify an exact EMD amount; bidders must provide the EMD or security deposit as per tender terms. Confirm amount and mode (DD/online) during bid submission and attach supporting payment documentation with the bid.

When is the service centre establishment deadline for this bid in India?

A functional Service Centre must be established within 30 days of award if not already present. Payment will be released after documentary evidence of a working centre is submitted, along with other required bid documents.

What are the warranty and malware restrictions for this Army contract?

The contract requires a malware-free certificate covering hardware and software components. A dedicated escalation matrix for service support is mandatory, with on-site or center-based warranty terms and access to service within defined SLAs post-award.

What maintenance and installation services are included in the BoQ?

The BoQ covers installation, fixing, configuration, project management, and documentation. Vendors must supply 42U racks, CAT6A components, cables, and associated accessories, with full deployment and post-installation support validated by BOQ-compliant documentation.

How should bidders demonstrate product lifecycle viability for Army supply?

Offerings must have at least 5 years residual market life and must not be end-of-life before contract completion. Provide OEM warranty terms, part availability plans, and a statement of non-obsolescence in the tender response to prevent rejection.