Directorate General Of Quality Assurance Vulnerability Testing Tender Hyderabad Telangana 2026 CERT-IN empaneled

Tender Overview

Directorate General Of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department Of Defence Production, invites bids for vulnerability and penetration testing services in ** Hyderabad, Telangana**. The scope includes network security testing, security infrastructure review, OWASP Top 10 application security audit, data communications review, secure configuration review, and malware analysis. Estimated value is ₹49,500.00. The contract may require flexible quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% at issue and post-issuance, with bidders needing to demonstrate capable security assessment capabilities. A key differentiator is the mandatory CERT-IN empaneled certificate requirement for bidders, ensuring vetted cybersecurity credentials. This procurement targets government security assurance activities and software/hardware vulnerability assessment, with a tightly scoped value indicating focused, specialized testing rather than broad outsourcing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Vulnerability and Penetration Testing – Network; Security Infrastructure Review; Application Security Audit (OWASP Top 10); Data Communications & Network Control Review; Secure Configuration Review (Devices/OS); Malware Analysis; Vulnerability Addressing.
• Location: HYDERABAD, TELANGANA - 500001
• Standards & Certifications: CERT-IN empaneled certificate is mandatory for bidders; OWASP Top 10 aligned testing approach implied; no explicit product brands specified.
• Estimated Value: ₹49,500.00; No BOQ items present indicating a focused service scope rather than quantity-based deliverables.
• Delivery/Timeline: Not specified; bid requires readiness to commence per CERT-IN/compliance timelines once awarded.
• Other Notes: The tender category emphasizes cyber security assessment and vulnerability remediation capabilities in defense production contexts.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; bidders should verify in terms.
• Eligibility Criteria: Must hold CERT-IN empaneled certificate; security testing capability for network, application, and malware analysis.
• Delivery Terms: Not specified; assume standard government procurement delivery upon award.
• Payment Terms: Not specified; confirm payment schedule in bid documents.
• Documentation: Ensure CERT-IN credential documentation and relevant experience proofs.
• BoQ: No items listed; scope appears as services rather than goods with a fixed quantity.
• Penalties/Warranty: Not specified; verify clauses in official terms for performance penalties or warranties.