Tender Overview
The Indian Institute Of Mass Communication (IIMC), under the Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, invites bids for a comprehensive ICT network provisioning package. The procurement covers 24-port Patch Panel CAT6 systems, CAT6 patch cords (1m and 2m), Optical Fiber Patch Cords with pigtails, installation and terminations on patch panels, a Distribution Switch with 24 manageable ports, a Layer 2 switch, and a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for 500 users with Encryption license and 3-year warranty support. Estimated value is ₹9,800,000 with EMD of ₹450,000. Quantity adjustments up to 25% are allowed. Location: India. This tender emphasizes end-to-end delivery, installation, and configuration, plus 3-year warranty support for all network devices and security infrastructure. Unique features include Detailed Design Drawings approval prior to fabrication and a requirement for OEM-certified installation resources. The scope targets centralized network control, firewall security, and scalable switching with long-term maintenance. bidders should prepare data sheets and confirm product life cycle and OEM authorizations. This is a structured ICT procurement aimed at government network modernization.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope includes: 24-port Patch Panel CAT6, CAT6 patch cords (1m and 2m), Optical Fiber Patch Cord MM with pigtails, Distribution Switch (24-port manageable), Layer 2 switch, and 1000 Base transceiver modules (Single Mode/Multimode).
- Security component: Next Generation Firewall for 500 users with Encryption license and 3-year warranty; includes license for TMC.
- Installation & configuration: UTP cabling termination on patch panels with wire manager, and installation/configuration of switches and firewall.
- Warranty: 3 years for switch, firewall, transceivers, and associated components; post-delivery support included.
- Documentation: Detailed Design Drawings to be approved within 5 days of award; non-approval triggers timeline adjustments.
- Compliance: suppliers must supply Data Sheets and demonstrate non-obsolescence with at least 5 years residual life.
- Experience: Bidder or OEM must have at least 3 years of regularly supplying similar category products to central/state Govt bodies; include supporting contracts.
- Installation: OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorized resellers to perform installation, testing, and training where applicable.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹450,000 (amount specified; payment terms to be observed).
- Experience criteria: minimum 3 years in similar Govt procurement; provide copies of relevant contracts.
- Delivery scope: delivery timeline to be fixed; option clause permits ±25% quantity change at contract per terms.
- Design approvals: Detailed Design Drawings must be approved by Buyer within 5 days of award; revised drawings if modifications are required.
- Obsolescence clause: product offered must have at least 5 years residual market life and not be declared end-of-life by OEM before this period.
- Data Sheets: mandatory upload of product Data Sheets for verification against specifications.
- OEM installation: installation/commissioning to be carried out by OEM-certified resources or authorized resellers.