AI-Powered Surveillance System Enhancement for Himachal Pradesh Jails

This tender, issued by the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, Himachal Pradesh, invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provision of AI-based Surveillance services. The objective is to leverage existing CCTV camera infrastructure within the jails of Himachal Pradesh to enhance security through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. This open tender opportunity is specifically targeted towards qualified entities with expertise in AI-driven surveillance solutions. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: the e-publication date and the commencement of document download and bid submission is September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Prospective bidders have until October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM, to submit their bids, which will be opened on October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The tender documents, including a Request for Information (RFI) for AI-based Surveillance Services, are available for download until October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The tender reference number is 5-3/97-Jails-II E-10264-9683. The tender inviting authority is DG Prisons, Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-9. Bids are to be submitted in one cover, and no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required. The bid opening location is Kasumpti, with a pincode of 171009. The bid validity period is 180 days.