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National Insurance Company Limited NICL procurement West Bengal 2026 IT & Networking Licenses, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco Umbrella – Forcepoint/SDN

Bid Publish Date

09-Jan-2026, 11:18 am

Bid End Date

02-Feb-2026, 2:00 pm

Location

24 PARAGANAS NORTH , WEST BENGAL
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Progress

Issue09-Jan-2026, 11:18 am
Corrigendum29-Jan-2026
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Quantity

29959

Category

OEM Technical support for all fortinate products

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Vendor must honor a 25% quantity variation at contract initiation and during currency
  • • OEM technical support required for all Fortinet products
  • • Wide range of product categories including Forcepoint, Cisco, Fortinet, ISE, NAC
  • • Delivery schedule governed by option clause with minimum 30 days extension rule
  • • No explicit EMD amount provided in data; follow GEM Guidelines
  • • ATC documents/ATC clause visible in uploaded files; compliance required

Categories 15

NETWORK GATEWAY FABRIC UMBRELLA PORT AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE ROUTER STETHOSCOPE VENDING MACHINE DATA PROTECTION NETWORKING COMPONENT SOFTWARE NETWORKING EQUIPMENTS LAN IP PHONE IT EQUIPMENT

Tender Overview

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) invites bids for a broad range of IT and networking licenses and related appliances across multiple vendors in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The scope includes licenses and support for Forcepoint, Wireless LAN, Core/Distribution/Border switches, SDN controllers, NAC appliances, ISE appliances, VPN and voice solutions, and Fortinet/Cisco hardware. The BOQ lists 37 items with diverse equipment, software licenses, and OEM support, indicating a large-scale refresh or expansion of the network and security stack. The procurement emphasizes licensable software suites, hardware licenses, and ongoing technical support from OEMs. The option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during contract execution, with proportional delivery time adjustments. Unique aspects include multiple OEM licenses and an all-encompassing maintenance/support component under “OEM Technical support for all fortinate products.” This tender targets NICL’s disciplined procurement of integrated network security, switching, and collaboration infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product categories: Forcepoint licenses, Wireless Access Points and licenses, Wireless LAN Controller licenses, Voice Router with SRST license, L3/Fusion/Border/Distribution switches and corresponding licenses, Fabric Edge switches and licenses, SDN Controller, IP phones and headset licenses, NAC, ISE appliances (DC/DR, TACACS, Premier), AnyConnect Apex licenses, Replication Router, servers aligned with existing config, FortiGate/FortiAnalyzer gear, Fortinet OEM support.
  • Delivery scope: 37 items with license pull and ongoing OEM support; exact quantities not disclosed; material delivery terms follow the 25% option clause.
  • Standards/compatibility: IS/ISO alignment not specified; references to OEM licensing imply vendor-specific compliance tests and interoperability with NICL network topology.
  • Warranty/Support: OEM technical support for all Fortinet products; integration with existing configuration is implied but not quantified.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: Not specified in the provided data; bidders should refer to GEM guidelines as stated in ATC.
  • Delivery terms: Delivery period may extend under the option clause; base delivery timeline is tied to original delivery order with extended period calculations.
  • Pricing/Payment: 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; exact payment terms not disclosed.
  • Documentation: Bidders must comply with terms and ATCs attached to the RFP; OEM authorizations and technical compliance documents expected.
  • Clauses: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; minimum 30 days for additional time; penalties/LD not specified herein.

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names and categories from tender (Forcepoint licenses, Fortinet, Cisco licenses, ISE appliances, switches, NAC, etc.)

  • Quantities: 37 items in BOQ; specific quantities not disclosed

  • Estimated value: Not specified in available data

  • Experience: Prior OEM licensing and multi-vendor network solution deployments

  • Quality/standards: OEM compliance and interoperability with NICL infrastructure

  • Delivery: 25% quantity variation rights; delivery time calculations per contract

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows +/-25% quantity and proportional delivery time

  • Delivery period adjustments commence from last date of original/extended delivery period

  • EMD applicable per GEM Guidelines; exact amount not disclosed here

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

25% quantity variation allowed at contract initiation and during currency; contract rates apply for adjusted quantities

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timeline linked to last date of original/extended delivery order with a minimum 30-day extension for increased quantity

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly specified; standard GEM LDs may apply per ATC/ATD

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in delivering multi-vendor IT networking licenses and hardware

  • Ability to supply Forcepoint, Fortinet, Cisco, ISE, and related licenses and hardware

  • Compliance with GEM guidelines and OEM certifications

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

Forcepoint V10000G5 , Software licences , Support contract , Wireless Access Point , Wireless Access Point License , Wireless LAN Controller , Voice Router with 200 SRST license , L3 Fusion Switch , L3 Fusion Switch License , Core Border Switch , Core Border Switch License , Distribution Switch , Distribution Switch License , Fabric Edge 48 Port Access Switch , Fabric Edge 48 Port Access Switch License , Fabric Edge 24 Port Access Switch , Fabric Edge 24 Port Access Switch License , SDN Controller , Reception IP Phone , Reception IP Phone License - Headset , Reception IP Phone License A FLEX NUPL E A FLEX CUAC S , NAC Appliance HQ License will be from license pull , ISE Appliance DC DR , ISE Appliance 2 for TACACS , ISE Premier License ISE P LIC , AnyConnect Apex License - L AC APX 5Y S7 , Replication Router , Servers 3plus2plus4 as per existing configuration , DC Switch , L3 Switch , Cisco Umbrella DNS 10 sets , AFF C30 , FortiGate-400F , FortiAnalyzer3100G , OEM Technical support for all fortinate products

Authority Records

MINISTRY OF FINANCEFINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-8816879.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 37 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

Forcepoint V10000G5

V10KG5

3 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#2

Software licences

WBSA

8,000 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#3

Support contract

ENTSPT for 5 yrs

1 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#4

Wireless Access Point

C9120AXI D SNTC 8X5XNBD 5 years

120 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#5

Wireless Access Point License

AIR DNA A 5Y DNA Advantage 5 years

120 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#6

Wireless LAN Controller

C9800 L F K9 SNTC 24X7X4

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#7

Voice Router with 200 SRST license

ISR4331 V K9 SNTC 24X7X4

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#8

L3 Fusion Switch

C9500 48Y4C A SNTC 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#9

L3 Fusion Switch License

C9500 DNA 48Y4C A DNA Advantage 5 years

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#10

Core Border Switch

C9500 24Y4C A SNTC 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#11

Core Border Switch License

C9500 DNA 24Y4C A DNA Advantage 5 years

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#12

Distribution Switch

C9500 40X A SNTC 8X5XNBD

8 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#13

Distribution Switch License

C9500 DNA 40X A DNA Advantage 5 years

8 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#14

Fabric Edge 48 Port Access Switch

C9300L 48T 4X A SNTC 8X5XNBD

106 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#15

Fabric Edge 48 Port Access Switch License

C9300L DNA A 48 DNA Advantage 5 years

106 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#16

Fabric Edge 24 Port Access Switch

C9300L 24T 4X A SNTC 8X5XNBD

5 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#17

Fabric Edge 24 Port Access Switch License

C9300L DNA A 24 DNA Advantage 5 years

5 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#18

SDN Controller

DN2 HW APL SOLN SUPP 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#19

SDN Controller

ALC DNAC OFFER SOLN SUPP 8X5XNBD

1 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#20

Reception IP Phone

CP 7861 K9 SNTC 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#21

Reception IP Phone License - Headset

CP HS W 532 RJ SNTC 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#22

Reception IP Phone License A FLEX NUPL E A FLEX CUAC S

A-FLEX 3 5 years

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#23

NAC Appliance HQ License will be from license pull

SNS 3615 K9 SNTC 8X5XNBD

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#24

ISE Appliance DC DR

SNS 3655 K9 SNTC 24X7X4

8 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#25

ISE Appliance 2 for TACACS

SNS 3615 K9 SNTC 24X7X4

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#26

ISE Premier License ISE P LIC

ISESEC SUB 5 years

10,700 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#27

AnyConnect Apex License - L AC APX 5Y S7

L AC APX LIC 5 years

10,700 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#28

Replication Router

ASR1001 HX SNTC 24X7X4

6 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#29

Servers 3plus2plus4 as per existing configuration

UCSC C240 M5SX SNTC 24X7X4

9 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#30

DC Switch

N9K C93108TC EX SNTC 24X7X4

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#31

L3 Switch

C1 WSC3850 24XS S SNTC 24X7X4 with L3 License

4 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#32

L3 Switch

C1 WSC3850 24XS S SNTC 24X7X4

6 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#33

Cisco Umbrella DNS 10 sets

UMB SEC SUB 5 years

10 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#34

AFF C30

DATA AT REST ENCRYPTION CS 4HR REPLACEMENT

1 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#35

FortiGate-400F

FG 400F FC 10 0400F 950 02 60, FC 10 0400F 204 02 60

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#36

FortiAnalyzer3100G

FAZ 3100G, FC 10 AZ31G 661 02 60 FC 10 AZ31G 284 02 60

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days
#37

OEM Technical support for all fortinate products

Forticare elite support

2 nos Delivery: 1,825 days

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar deployments

4

Financial statements (latest audited, if applicable)

5

EMD/Security deposit documents as per GEM guidelines

6

Technical bid documents and OEM authorization (where applicable)

7

OEM technical compliance certificates and warranty/AMCs

8

CTS or other upstream certifications per NICL terms (if required in ATC)

Corrigendum Updates

4 Updates
#1

Update

29-Jan-2026

Extended Deadline

02-Feb-2026, 2:00 pm

Opening Date

02-Feb-2026, 2:30 pm

#2

Update

20-Jan-2026
#3

Update

19-Jan-2026
#4

Update

19-Jan-2026

Extended Deadline

29-Jan-2026, 2:00 pm

Opening Date

29-Jan-2026, 2:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid in NICL tender for IT licenses in West Bengal

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, and EMD per GEM guidelines, plus OEM authorizations for Forcepoint, Fortinet, Cisco, and ISE licenses. Ensure compliance with ATC attached to the RFP and demonstrate multi-vendor deployment capability. Delivery terms follow the 25% option clause.

What documents are required for NICL IT licenses bid in West Bengal

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, company financial statements, experience certificates for similar deployments, EMD document, OEM authorizations, technical bid, and any OEM compliance certificates. Ensure at least one reference for multi-vendor licensing and OEM support experience.

What are the product categories in NICL forcepoint Fortinet licenses tender

Categories include Forcepoint licenses, Wireless Access Points and licenses, Wireless LAN Controllers, voice routers with SRST license, L3/Border/Distribution switches with licenses, Fabric Edge switches and licenses, SDN Controller, NAC, ISE appliances, AnyConnect Apex licenses, Replication Router, and Fortinet FortiGate/FortiAnalyzer hardware with OEM support.

What are the delivery terms for NICL tender in West Bengal 2026

Delivery is governed by the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation; delivery time starts from the last date of the original delivery order, with a minimum extension of 30 days for increased quantity. Extended periods scale proportionally to the original delivery duration.

What is the EMD requirement for NICL IT licenses procurement

EMD is applicable per GEM Guidelines; explicit amount is not provided in the summary data. Bidders should refer to the published RFP ATC and GEM guidelines to determine the correct EMD amount and mode of payment.

Which OEM certifications are required for NICL procurement of licenses

Bidders must provide OEM authorizations and compliance certificates for Forcepoint, Cisco, Fortinet, ISE, and AnyConnect licenses. Technical bids should demonstrate ability to support multi-vendor deployments and ongoing OEM maintenance agreements.

What is the scope of 37 items in NICL BOQ

BOQ lists 37 items including software licenses, licenses for network devices, NAC and ISE components, voice/video/IP telephony, Fortinet/Cisco integrations, and related hardware. Exact quantities are not disclosed; bidders should reference the RFP’s ATC for itemized details.

How to ensure compliance with NICL IT licensing tender terms

Ensure all submitted documents match GEM guidelines, attach OEM authorizations, demonstrate prior multi-vendor deployments, and confirm adherence to 25% option clause. Include warranties, SLAs, and AMC details for Fortinet and other OEM products as required by ATC.

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