Indian Army Leh Procurement: LE Optical/Copper Network Equipment with 24-Port 1G SFP Switch, SIP Phones, UPS 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive network and terminal equipment package intended for LE operations in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir (194101). The procurement encompasses optical and copper LAN gear, a 24-port manageable switch with SFP 1G/80 KM, SIP video and audio phones, IAD, MER, OPTIMUX 8E1 with 4 Ethernet ports, FXO/FXS interfaces, and UPS solutions (1KVA for telecom/terminal gear and 2KVA with external battery bank). The scope includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning. The estimated scope implies integrated hardware and services across multiple device types, with a strong emphasis on long-distance connectivity (80 KM SFP reach) and reliable telecom powering. A critical differentiator is the inclusion of UPS support for field telecom equipment and a modular MPO-like mix (E1/Ethernet) for unified communications. The inserted EMD is ₹596,805, signaling substantial project scale and compliance requirements for military-grade hardware.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Hardware: 24-port switch with 80 KM SFP 1G capability, SIP video phone, SIP audio phone, IAD, MER, OPTIMUX 8E1, and 4 Ethernet ports; FXO/FXS interfaces for telephony mix.
• Connectivity: UTP Cat6 cabling, with UPS provisioning: 1KVA UPS for telecom/terminal equipment and 2KVA UPS with external battery bank.
• Installation scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) as part of the bid.
• Location/operational context: high-altitude deployment in Leh, J&K, requiring ruggedized, standards-aligned equipment and service delivery.
• OEM/branding: compliance with OEM turnover and Indian service support; import considerations may apply with India-based after-sales support.
• BOQ: 12 line items listed but specifics not disclosed; bidders should anticipate a bundled solution rather than isolated components.
• Compliance emphasis: turn-over criteria for bidders and OEM, with documentation from audited statements or CA certifications.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹596,805 (as specified for bid participation).
• Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of the complete package.
• Turnover requirement: minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 financial years; provide audited balance sheets or CA certificates.
• OEM turnover: OEM of offered product must meet specified turnover; for bunch bids, the highest-value primary product OEM must satisfy the criterion.
• Imported products: OEM or authorized seller must have registered Indian office for post-sales support.
• MSE preference: available per Public Procurement Policy; manufacturer status required to claim preference; pricing within L-1+15% may be considered for MSE sellers.
• Documentation: bidders must submit relevant turnover proofs, OEM authorizations, and compliance certificates with bid documents.
• Delivery/installation timeline and penalty terms (if any) are to be adhered to as per tender terms.