Tender Overview
The Indian Navy, Department of Military Affairs, seeks SERVICES FOR REVAMPING OF NETWORK ARCHITECTURE to modernize and optimize existing infrastructure for improved performance, scalability, security, and manageability. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (postal: 400002). The opportunity targets network modernization services with an EMD of ₹30,000. The delivery/installation site is INS TANAJI HRMS SECTION, SION TROMBAY ROAD, MANKHURD, MUMBAI-88. The scope emphasizes secure, scalable network redesign, with attention to uptime, interoperability, and long-term support. A distinctive feature is the option clause allowing up to 50% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration pre-issuance and post-issuance, with bidder acceptance mandatory. An emphasis on formal safeguards includes a Malicious Code Certificate to prevent embedded malware and protect hardware/software integrity. Consortium participation is allowed, with each member equally liable and one leader designated. Office presence requirement mandates a service-provider office within the consignee state and a dedicated toll-free service line to support operations. These terms collectively shape a technically focused procurement for defense-grade network modernization with clear governance on risk, subcontracting, and service escalation.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: NETWORK ARCHITECTURE REVAMP SERVICES for modernization and optimization
- Key requirements: Malicious Code Certificate; dedicated service-support line; escalation matrix; consortium allowed with equal liability; assignment/sub-contract restrictions; office in consignee state; 50% quantity/duration flex from both bidding and contract phases
- Delivery/Installation location: INS TANAJI HRMS SECTION, SION TROMBAY ROAD, MANKHURD, MUMBAI-88
- Other specifics: No BOQ items; no stated technical specs beyond service category; EMD ₹30,000; compliance with security and IPR safeguards
- Experience/eligibility indicators: consortium option; service availability in-state; mandatory documentation related to financial health and disclosures
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹30,000 (as stated)
- Consortium: allowed; each member liable; leader to be designated; undertaking required
- Malicious Code Certificate: mandatory certification against embedded malware; breach implications defined
- Variation: option to adjust contract quantity/duration up to 50% before/after issue
- Sub-contract/assignment: prior buyer consent required; joint and several liability preserved
- Service availability: office of service provider must be located in consignee state; dedicated toll-free support; escalation matrix required
- Documentation: bidders must upload undertakings and evidence for financial health and compliance
