Network Infrastructure Upgrade and LAN Installation with 3-Year Support

This tender, bid number GEM/2026/B/8108345, issued by the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, through the Indian Army, seeks comprehensive solutions for network infrastructure upgrades. The procurement encompasses a significant quantity of diverse networking equipment, including Layer 3 24-port core switches with optical WAN and LAN capabilities, alongside Layer 2 24-port manageable non-PoE switches with stacking functionality. The requirement extends to a substantial number of 24-port unshielded CAT6A jack panels with wire managers, and fixed fiber panels pre-loaded with 24 LC duplex adapters, 48 LC U.P. pigtails, and splice trays. Essential high-speed connectivity components include 10G single-mode long-range SFP modules, 12-core armored high-link fiber optic cables (gel-filled, single sheath, black, LSZH), and high-speed 10G Ethernet UTP CAT6A cables (500 MHz, Class EA, LSZH, yellow). Furthermore, the tender specifies the need for high-link fiber optic patch cords (LCU to LCU, duplex, 3 meters), UK-style back boxes and shuttered single faceplates, tool-less keystone user-side I/O outlets for CAT6A (white), and high-speed 10G Ethernet UTP patch cords (grey, LSZH, CAT6A, 1 meter). Rounding out the hardware requirements are 15U wall-mount racks (600x600mm) with front glass and locks, and PDU units with 6x5 amp, 1.5-meter cables and 3-pin sockets. Crucially, the scope of work includes the complete Site Installation and Comprehensive Testing (SITC) of the Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure, coupled with on-site support for a duration of three years. Bids are to be submitted between the start date of 17-10-2026 at 12:58 PM and the end date of 07-11-2026 at 10:00 AM.