Sashastra Seema Bal Cyber Security Audit Tender India 2026 - Infrastructure Audit Standards & 50k Value

bidders must submit a bid with necessary eligibility proofs, past experience documents, and an undertaking on financial health. Ensure consortium or single bidder compliance, and prepare the necessary reports demonstrating cyber security audit capabilities aligned to government expectations. Verify 25% variation terms before submission.

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, past experience proofs (contract copies with invoices or client certificates), financial statements, undertaking on no liquidation, consortium undertaking if applicable, and any OEM authorizations or technical compliance certificates relevant to cyber security audits.

Qualification requires demonstrated experience in cyber security or infrastructure audits, proof of financial capability, and the ability to comply with consortium arrangements. No explicit EMD amount is disclosed; bidders should seek bid-specific guidance and ensure non‑liquidation status.

The tender does not publish a fixed delivery schedule; bidders should anticipate a post-award audit period followed by formal reporting. Clarify exact delivery timelines during bid submission and align with standard government audit reporting practices.

The estimated contract value is ₹50,000.0. Bidders should consider this scope modest and plan for precise deliverables, including audit report preparation and potential follow-up recommendations, within the specified funds and timelines.

The buyer can adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at contract issue, and further adjustments up to 25% may occur for lumpsum contracts with consent. Prepare flexible resource plans and clearly document variation handling in the proposal.

Although not specified in the tender, align bids with recognized cyber security audit standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001 practices) and ISI or equivalent certifications where applicable. Include references to data protection controls, vulnerability assessment, and risk management methodologies.

If forming a consortium, ensure a single leader is designated and all members share equal responsibility for contract execution. Include an undertaking with bid submission detailing each member’s roles and responsibilities to meet audit deliverables.