Indian Army Procurement: Layer 2 Switch, Optical FXO/FXS, Microwave Ethernet Radio, Online UPS 2 KVA & Smart Cabinet for Rajouri JK 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a multi-item procurement comprising Layer 2 Switch, Optical FXO/FXS, Microwave Ethernet Radio, Online UPS 2 KVA, and a Smart Cabinet. Located in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 185131), the project imposes an EMD of ₹300,000 and requires bidders to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in supplying similar government-grade equipment. The clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines calculated from the last date of the original order. Bidders must provide a Data Sheet matching offered products and furnish End User Certificates where requested. The address for delivery/installation is the 9/14 25 Inf Div Sig Regt, Near Old Bus Stand, Rajouri. This tender emphasizes compliance with OEM life-cycle requirements (not end-of-life), GST handling, and bank-centric EFT mandates. A detailed supplier undertaking on financial standing is required, along with PAN, GSTIN, and cancelled cheque. The inclusion of an option clause for quantity adjustments and the necessity of product data sheets are notable differentiators. Keywords: tender in Rajouri, SBI procurement-like terms, government equipment rollout.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Layer 2 Switch, Optical FXO/FXS devices, Microwave Ethernet Radio, Online UPS 2 KVA, Smart Cabinet
• EMD: ₹300,000 (to be submitted with bid)
• Delivery location: Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, 185131; installation/commercial execution at 9/14 25 Inf Div Sig Regt, Near Old Bus Stand
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have 3+ years regular supply to Central/State Govt/PSU for similar products
• Lifecycle requirement: Offered products must have at least 7 years residual market life and must not be end-of-life as per OEM
• Documentation: Data Sheet must be uploaded; End User Certificate provided in buyer format if requested
• GST: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actual or applicable rate, whichever is lower
• Bidder undertakings: No liquidation or bankruptcy; PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certificate required
• Delivery period: Determined by option clause; minimum extension rule applies (30 days minimum)
• Obsolescence alert: Products not obsolete in market must be quoted; data sheet vs. product specs must align
• Warranty/Support: Not explicitly stated; ensure OEM support aligns with government procurement norms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹300,000; submit via demand draft or online as specified; ensure validity through bid evaluation
• Experience criteria: 3+ years’ Regular supply to Central / State Govt / PSU for same or similar products; provide copies of relevant contracts
• Delivery & installation: Delivery to Rajouri address; installation/commissioning included if scope covers it; delivery period linked to original order term and option clause
• Documents to submit: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; Data Sheet; End User Certificate on buyer format
• GST: Bidder to self-assess GST; reimbursement capped to quoted rate or actuals, whichever lower
• Data integrity: Data Sheet must match offered specs; mismatches may lead to rejection
• End User Certificate: Provided on Buyer format when requested by buyer
• Financial standing: Undertaking to declare no liquidation or bankruptcy; maintain solvency for contract duration
• Obsolescence clause: Ensure products are not end-of-life within 7 years residual market life
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase quantity by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time calculable as specified