Indian Army RAID Server and AV Equipment Procurement Tender India 2026 – ISI/ISO Standards, IPv6 Ready, EMD ₹59,157

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad set of IT and AV products including RAID servers with keyboard/mouse, 21 inch and 42 inch displays, NAS, Layer 2 manageable switches, 24 port ERPS-compliant, outdoor UTP cable rolls, Cat 6 patch panels, HDMI extenders, matrix and multiview switches, 50 m HDMI cables, biometric access devices, projectors and an All-in-One PC. Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed; the EMD is ₹59,157. The scope emphasizes hardware compatibility, IPv6 readiness, and comprehensive installation/commissioning that is to be performed by OEM-qualified personnel or authorized resellers. Unique procurement features include option clauses for up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates and delivery time calculations tied to the original delivery window. The tender emphasizes secure data sheets, anti-malware certification, and robust supplier financial health checks. This tender targets Indian suppliers with govt procurement experience and a robust supply chain for complex IT/AV ecosystems.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: RAID server with peripherals, NAS, Layer 2 switch (24 ports), outdoor UTP cable (305 m roll), Patch Panel (24 port Cat 6), HDMI over Ethernet extenders, HDMI matrix/video controller, HDMI multiviewer, HDMI cables (50 m), HDMI to OFC extender, All-in-One PC, projector, biometric access device, 42 inch display, 21 inch display, 24+ port ERPS-compliant switch, 24/7 AV integration equipment.
• Key standards/criteria: IPv6 readiness; Malicious Code Certificate; Data Sheet alignment with offered parameters; OEM/authorized reseller installation; regular supply experience with govt bodies aligned to 3 years prior to bid opening.
• Delivery/installation focus: OEM-certified deployment; data sheet verification; conforming to the India govt hardware security expectations; IS/ISO compliance implied by certificates.
• Data integrity: Ensure no embedded malicious code; explicit certification required.
• EMD: ₹59,157; no details on payment schedule provided.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery variation: up to 25% quantity change with extension rules; delivery window adjusted proportionally.
• Financial standing: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; data sheet matching with bid; OEM authorization where applicable.
• Experience: minimum 3 years in manufacturing/supplying similar govt-category products; provide contracts as evidence.
• IPv6 readiness and anti-malware certification are mandatory.
• All installation and commissioning by OEM-certified personnel or authorized resellers; data sheet must match technical parameters.
• Security: Malicious Code Certificate to accompany bid.