GRID-INDIA Cybersecurity and VA-PT Audit Services Rate Contract

Grid Controller of India Limited, a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting bids through an Open Tender process for a Rate Contract for conducting Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA-PT) and cybersecurity audits across GRID-INDIA. This tender, with reference number GridIndia/CnM/2026-27/VAPT and Tender ID 2026_POSOC_904126_1, is for Information Technology Services, specifically within the VAPT sub-category. The estimated tender value is ₹8,43,98,025, with a contract period of 1095 days. Interested agencies, who must be CERT-IN empanelled, are required to submit a bid with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹16,88,000. The tender documents are available for download from October 8, 2026, at 04:30 PM until November 7, 2026, at 04:30 PM. Bids can be submitted from October 8, 2026, at 04:30 PM until November 7, 2026, at 04:30 PM. Bid opening will take place on November 9, 2026, at 04:30 PM at the Grid Controller of India Limited's address in New Delhi. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM in a hybrid mode at the same New Delhi address. The tender requires a two-cover submission process, with Cover 1 encompassing eligibility, pre-qualification, and technical documents, and Cover 2 for financial proposals. Payment of EMD can be made via Demand Draft, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee, payable to Grid Controller of India Limited at New Delhi. The bid validity period is 180 days.