Network Switch Procurement and Installation for IIT New Delhi

This tender seeks to procure network equipment and related services for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), operating under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/7824907, is open from August 3, 2026, 11:32 AM, and closes on September 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The core of this procurement, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) titled "Network Switches," involves the upgradation of Cisco Switch Chassis, alongside the procurement of new Distribution Switches and Aggregation Switches. Specifically, the requirement includes the supply of seventy-three (73) units in total, encompassing 40G long-range switches, 10G long-range switches, and 3-meter network cables. Furthermore, the scope extends to the provision of Network Engineer and Network Assistant services, indicating a need for specialized technical expertise in the installation, configuration, and ongoing management of the proposed network infrastructure. This initiative, based out of New Delhi, aims to enhance the technological capabilities and network backbone of the esteemed institution.