Indian Navy Bandwidth Hiring Tender 1 Gbps MPLS VPN Karwar Mumbai 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Navy invites bids for the hiring of additional bandwidth – 1 Gbps MPLS VPN connectivity from NCN Centre Karwar (581121, Karnataka) to NCN Centre INS Angre (Mumbai 400001). The project has an estimated value of ₹5,988,500 with an EMD of ₹299,000. The contract allows up to a 50% adjustment in quantity or duration at the time of contract issue and post-award, with consent for lump-sum service scope changes. Bidders must be registered with State/Central Govt agencies and may use Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) for EMD and PBG as per GeM GTC. The tender emphasizes compliance and documentation, with a file attachment for scope. Unique factors include offshore transfer routes and secure government procurement processes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service: 1 Gbps MPLS VPN link (LC) for NCN Centre Karwar to INS Angre Mumbai
• Connectivity type: MPLS VPN with LC termination; secure data transmission for naval communications
• EMD: ₹299,000; accepted as FDR (online copy with bid) or fixed deposit against bid
• Estimated value: ₹5,988,500; scope may adjust by up to 50% during award/contract
• Delivery/implementation: contingent on government procedures; alignment with IS GFR/GeM terms; bidder must provide certificates and compliance documents; FDR-based security deposits accepted
• Documentation: mandatory certificates and registrations to be uploaded with bid
• SOW reference: provided via file attachment in the bid portal

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹299,000; FDR acceptable; hard copy delivery within 15 days of award
• PBG/Performance Security: FDR acceptable; release on demand with endorsement; requires 15-day hard copy submission
• Delivery terms: subject to project approvals and bid opening timelines; process allows up to 50% quantity/duration variation
• Registration: mandatory empanelment with Govt agencies; ensure registration before bid opening
• Financial standing: avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical compliance, OEM authorizations if applicable
• Scope & terms: adherence to buyer-added terms and file attachments; non-submittal of required documents leads to rejection