Indian Army Network Attached Storage 20 TB Tender 2026 Department Of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) with a total capacity of 20 TB under a supply-only contract. The tender emphasizes advance sample approval before bulk manufacturing, with post-receipt inspection at the consignee site by the Station Board of Officers. The bid requires a functional OEM service centre within the concerned state and a dedicated service-help line. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data, but the framework highlights sample conformity, warranty considerations, and post-award sample approvals as critical gate entries. This NAS procurement targets reliable data storage for military operations under strict quality and support obligations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product Category: Network Attached Storage (NAS) for 20 TB capacity
• Sample Approval: Advance samples required; 5/10 samples to be provided within 10 days of award; modifications communicated within 7 days; bulk supply aligned to approved sample
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by Station Board of Officers; no pre-dispatch inspection unless ATC specifies
• Warranty & Support: On-site or carry-in warranty as applicable; service centre establishment within 30 days if not existing; dedicated toll-free service line and escalation matrix required
• Documentation: Certificates must be uploaded; non-upload may lead to rejection; OEM authorizations preferred
• Delivery & Payment: Delivery schedule tied to sample approval; LD/termination rights reserved per contract terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Supply of Goods only (no service components named)
• Service Centre: Functional centre in each consignee state; establishment within 30 days if absent
• Payment Terms: Not specified; payment contingent on documentary evidence of service capability
• Inspection: Post-delivery inspection by buyer; pre-dispatch inspection not universally mandated
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD/Security deposit, technical compliance documents, OEM authorizations
• Quality & Compliance: Must upload all required certificates; failure leads to rejection; adherence to contract-specific framework and approvals
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; contract framework allows modifications after sample approval and potential termination for major deviations