Supply and Installation of Layer 3 Network Switches at IIT Guwahati

This tender, officially designated as EPT/SNP/CC/EQT-26.1153, is for the supply and installation of essential networking equipment, specifically a 24-Port Layer 3 Switch and a 48-Port Layer 3 Switch, for the Computer and Communication Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting bids through an Open Tender process. The submission period for bids commences on October 12, 2026, at 09:00 AM and concludes on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in two distinct covers: Cover 1 for the Technical Bid (in .pdf format) and Cover 2 for the Price Bid (in .xls format). A crucial component of the bid is the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,70,000, payable to The Registrar, IIT Guwahati, in Guwahati, with options for submission via Bank Guarantee, Standing Instruction, or EMD exemption as detailed in the tender documents. The bid opening is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Computer and Communication Centre, IIT Guwahati. The awarded contract will be for a period of 45 days from the date of issuance, with a bid validity of 120 days. Document download and sale commenced on September 30, 2026, at 06:30 PM and will end on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are advised to refer to the detailed tender documents for comprehensive information regarding specifications, terms, and conditions.