Indian Army Jelly Filled Cable & MDF IDF Box Procurement Udhampur Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks to procure a range of network and connection infrastructure components in UDHAMPUR, JAMMU & KASHMIR (ZIP 182101). Items include Jelly Filled Cable (0.5mm) in multiple pair configurations (100, 50, 20, 10), MDF IDF Pillar boxes (400, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 pair), jointing kits (100, 50, 20, 10 pair), route markers, Krone tools, GI pipes, IP networking cabling (Cat 6E), OFC cables (12 core, 6 core) and GPON/VoIP equipment. Estimated value is not published; EMD is ₹1,976,094. Delivery and installation occur at Udhampur; the option to increase quantity by up to 25% is reserved by the Purchaser.

This tender emphasizes compliance with buyer-approved Detailed Design Drawings, submission within 21 days of award, and potential delivery period adjustments if drawings approval is delayed. The scope targets standard telecom infrastructure components with a mix of passive cables, conduit and active networking elements. Unique aspects include design-drawing approval before fabrication and extended delivery time calculations during option-clauses.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications published in the tender synopsis; items listed include:

  • Jelly Filled Cable 0.5mm in configurations: 100pair, 50pair, 20pair, 10pair (unarmd)
  • Pillar with joint box MDF IDF Box capacities: 400pair, 200pair, 100pair, 50pair, 20pair, 10pair
  • Jointing kits: 100pair, 50pair, 20pair, 10pair (JFC)
  • Ancillary items: route markers, Krone tools, hacksaw frames, GI pipes (101.6mm dia, 20 ft)
  • Networking/optical components: Drop Fibre, Optical Power Meter, IPM, Cat 6E UTP Cable (305 mtr), 12 Core OFC, 6 Core OFC, GPON/ONT/OLT equipment and related accessories
  • Compliance notes reference restricted details: delivery to Udhampur, approval of Detailed Design Drawings within 21 days, potential LD-free delay if drawing approvals lag; no explicit standard codes listed in the data provided.

• Key qualifying terms include a 25% quantity variation right, and pre-fabrication design drawing approvals by the buyer; bidders should ensure compatibility with telecom and ITU-like deployments and be prepared for post-award design changes.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Noted as ₹1,976,094; submit via bank guarantee or equivalent as per tender terms.
• Delivery addressed to: Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir; installation scope includes on-site commissioning where covered.
• Eligibility: bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; 3+ years residual market life for offered products; GST registration and PAN required; bank EFT mandate and cancelled cheque copy.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, bank details, and experience certificates; vendor code creation prerequisites listed.
• Commercial: 25% variation in order quantity during contract; detailed design drawings need Buyer approval within 21 days of award; if Buyer delays, delivery period is adjusted with no LD.
• GST reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates; vendor must ensure non-obsolescence for at least 3 years of post-bid market life.