Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Procurement: Network & Drone Equipment (PoE Switch, Antenna Router, IPBX N20, Drone Controllers) 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement across multiple hardware categories including PoE Switch 24V AC, Antenna Router ODAC LR 1200, IP Exchange IPBX N20, ABT 250 Sensor Meter, SRB 1215 Siren 110 DB, Timer PCB with Display, Remote Receiver, Drone-related equipment, Graphics Card 4 GB, Printer Sharing USB Port, Drone Battery Charger, Drone Simulator Controller, Radiometer Controller for Drone, and related Assemble Drone components. The bid scope supports quantity adjustments up to 25% at contract award and during execution, with the delivery timeline calculated from the last date of the original delivery order. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; bidders must ensure products remain market-viable for at least 3 years post-bid. Compliance with OEM lifecycles and NDA commitments is mandatory.

Key differentiators include non-obsolescence guarantees (minimum 3 years residual market life) and strict turnover prerequisites for bidders and OEMs. The tender emphasizes long-term contractual flexibility, including future quantity escalations and extended delivery windows tied to the option clause. This procurement signals a broad modernization effort across ICT, drone, safety, and hardware peripherals for military applications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope covers: PoE Switch 24V AC, Antenna Router ODAC LR 1200, IP Exchange IPBX N20, ABT 250 Sensor Meter, SRB 1215 Siren 110 DB, Timer PCB with Display, Remote Receiver, Diplomat and Charger Power Supply, 2 AMP Power Adopter, Graphics Card 4 GB, Printer Sharing USB Port, Drone Battery Charger, Drone Simulator Controller, Radiometer Controller for Drone, and related assembly components.
• No explicit numeric specs or performance criteria provided in data; bidders must infer from OEM lifecycles and broad hardware categories. Emphasis on product availability, lifecycle, and non-obsolescence (3 years residual market life).
• Required governance includes NDA compliance and strict vendor/OEM turnover checks; bidders must meet financial eligibility criteria including minimum turnover and not be in liquidation.
• Documentation for vendor code creation includes PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; adherence to non-disclosure terms is mandatory.
• The BOQ lists 16 items but provides no quantities; bidders should prepare for multiple SKUs under the listed categories.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery terms: 25% quantity variation allowed at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; extended delivery time formula provided with minimum 30 days.
• Obsolescence rule: bidders must offer products with at least 3 years residual market life; not end-of-life per OEM before the period.
• Financial discipline: bidder turnover and OEM turnover criteria must be met; must submit audited balance sheets or CA certificates.
• Compliance docs: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; NDA on bidder letterhead; vendor code creation documents.
• Eligibility checks: no liquidation or bankruptcy; NDA and confidentiality obligations apply; performance and warranty expectations are implied through OEM lifecycle and contractual terms.