Indian Army OS & Office Suite Software Tender 2026 India—IPv6 Ready Licensing, Cloud Storage, Pro‑prietary Suite

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) issues a software procurement tender for an Operating System Software and an Office Suite Software package. The scope covers proprietary office suite, operating system variants, licensing options, cloud storage, and ongoing OEM support. While exact quantities and values are not disclosed, the tender emphasizes flexible delivery, IPv6 readiness, and vendor registration with the government portal. A key differentiator is the option to adjust quantities up to 25% during and after contract award, with a defined delivery window tied to the original schedule. Unique policy elements include hard disk non-return and mandatory empanelment with the defense procurement ecosystem.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Operating System Software (V3) and Office Suite Software (V3) with cloud storage provisions.
• Licensing: Various license types and options; cloud license portability; license types repeated in the scope to emphasize flexibility.
• Support: Number of years for updates and version upgrades within the OEM/seller support period (explicit years not provided).
• Cloud Storage: Provided storage in GB (value not specified).
• Compliance: IT equipment must be IPv6 ready from day one; documentation to prove IPv6 readiness.
• Security policy: Non-return of faulty hard disks per organization policy.
• Vendor eligibility: Registration/empanelment with the designated defense portal; PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate required.
• Delivery: Flexible, with extension logic tied to quantity changes; minimum delivery window defined by original delivery period.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may modify quantity by up to 25%, with extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions can cover original delivery period.
• Documents required at bid submission: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation specifics.
• IPv6 readiness: All IT equipment must be IPv6 capable from day one.
• Non-return policy: Faulty disks not returned under warranty replacement.
• Registration: Bidders must be registered/empanelled with the relevant defense procurement portal by bid opening; obtain DEF registration per Rule 150 of GFR.
• The BOQ contains 0 items; no price schedule details provided.