Indian Army OFC Cable & Network Equipment Tender Ludhiana Punjab 2026 – 25% Quantity Option, Delivery Terms

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeking supply of OFC Cable, ODF Media, Convertor, Patch cord, RJ Connector, IO Sets, PDB, 24 Pot LIU, and 8 Port Giga switch in Ludhiana, Punjab. The BOQ lists 9 items with no explicit quantities, and no stated estimated value or EMD. The tender introduces a 25% quantity option at contract award and during the contract term, with delivery time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Bidders must comply with all bid documents and certificates. This opportunity targets defense infrastructure networks requiring modular cabling and switch gear. Unique aspect: supplier flexibility on quantity and extended delivery windows under the option clause.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: broadband/structured cabling hardware, network switches, RJ connectors, IO sets, PDBs, LIU blocks, patch cords, and related ODF components.
• Delivery terms: option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order.
• Certificates: bidders must upload all certificates requested in the bid document, ATC, and corrigenda.
• Standards/quality: no explicit standards listed; ensure all submitted documentation aligns with tender requirements and any forthcoming specifications.
• BOQ: 9 items described as N/A in quantity/units; procurement appears focused on network infrastructure components for field deployment.
• Experience: no explicit technical standards specified; bidders should demonstrate capability to supply telecom/network hardware for defense.
• Special conditions: adherence to option clause, minimum 30-day delivery baseline, and compliance with bid terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not stated; ensure confirmation of deposit/guarantee requirements in final bid documents.
• Delivery: additional delivery time logic applies; minimum 30 days for extended quantities.
• Payment terms: not specified in this summary; verify payment schedule in official T&C.
• Documents: upload all required certificates and documents as per Bid Document, ATC, Corrigendum.
• Compliance: bidders must meet all buyer-added terms; non-compliance leads to rejection.
• Rights: purchaser may modify quantities by ±25% and extend delivery within contracted rates.
• Warranty/penalties: not explicitly defined; confirm in final T&C and attach warranty terms if provided.