Dedicated Lab Network Infrastructure Installation and Commissioning

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This tender, originating from the Research & Development Centre (Materials Department) of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, located in Faridabad, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, presents a critical opportunity for establishing a dedicated lab network. The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/7888975, commences on August 8th, 2026, at 11:41 AM and concludes on August 29th, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) title, "Dedicated Lab Network Setup," signifies the comprehensive nature of the project. The requirement encompasses a wide array of networking hardware, including various configurations of 6-port and 12-port LIUs (Local Interconnect Units), fully loaded with LC connectors, pigtails, splice trays, couplers, and splice protectors, alongside essential rack infrastructure such as 9U racks with accessories. Core and distribution switches, including 48-port and 24-port access switches, are specified, along with 10G single-mode LC-LC transceivers. The tender also calls for substantial quantities of UTP CAT6 cable, IOCAT6 PC PVC gang boxes, single and dual faceplates, 24-port CAT6 patch panels, and a mix of 15-meter single-mode fiber patch cords (80 units), 3-meter LC-LC single-mode patch cords (30 units), totaling 110 fiber patch cords, and UTP CAT6 patch cords of 2-meter and 1-meter lengths. The project further necessitates the supply and installation of 6-core multimode fiber cable, PVC conduit, PVC channel, and HDPE pipes, along with associated laying services for both fiber and UTP cabling, including installation within conduit or channels. Specialized civil works such as digging on both hard and soft surfaces are also part of the scope. The installation extends to IO plus gang boxes, faceplates, fiber termination, UTP termination, rack mounting, patch panel installation, and crucially, the end-to-end network switches installation, integration, and commissioning. The total quantity for this extensive setup is listed as 66589 units.