Advanced Network and Communication Equipment Procurement for Indian Army

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This tender, initiated by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, presents an urgent requirement for a comprehensive suite of networking and communication equipment. Designated by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7804832, the procurement encompasses a substantial total quantity of 832 items, crucial for enhancing critical infrastructure and operational capabilities. The bidding period commences on August 17, 2026, at 3:40 PM and concludes on September 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with the issuing office located in Tinsukia. Key items within this tender include various models of managed Ethernet switches, notably 24-port Gigabit PoE switches with 10G SFP ports and a battery bank, as well as 24-port Layer 2 manageable switches supporting TLS Version 1.3. Furthermore, the requirement extends to a diverse range of optical networking components such as E2K to E2K, LC to LC, and SC to SC patch cords, Optical Terminal Equipment (OTE), and multiplexers (Optimux) with Ethernet and E1 interfaces supporting up to 80 km transmission. The tender also specifies the need for E1 to Ethernet converters, a 5 KVA stabilizer, and specialized fiber optic multiplexers capable of both E1 and Ethernet transmission over optical links up to 40 km. Finally, the demand includes Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) terminals and Optical Line Amplifiers (OLA), underscoring the strategic importance of advanced communication systems for the organization.