Network Infrastructure Supply and Installation with Biometric Attendance System for Military Operations

This tender seeks to procure a comprehensive suite of IT and network infrastructure components, alongside associated installation and commissioning services, for the Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence. The bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8093052, opens on October 8, 2026, at 2:11 PM and closes on October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The scope of work includes the supply of essential IT hardware such as biometric attendance machines, Gigabit network switches (16-port), Gigabit Media Converters, 5-port Gigabit desktop switches, and desktop computers. Furthermore, the requirement extends to a variety of networking and electrical materials, including 6 Core optical fiber cable, optical fiber junction boxes, fiber optic patch cords, 6-core fiber joint splicing kits, waterproof POE boxes, Cat 6 cable, 16-port 15 Amp main power extension boards, 3-port power cords, flexible pipes (1-inch and 2-inch), 2 Core 1.5mm power cables, insulation tape, and cable ties. Fasteners such as black machine screws (2-inch), plastic gittis (1.5-inch), 10mm clamps, and RJ45 connectors are also specified. Crucially, the tender encompasses the physical installation and integration of this infrastructure, including the laying of 12 kilometers of optical fiber cable, 800 meters of power cable, the establishment of electrical points at far-end locations and a main electrical point with multiple outlets, and the installation of 12 biometric machines. The entire system requires configuration, integration, testing, and final commissioning. The total quantity of items to be supplied is 14685 units. This is an opportunity for experienced suppliers to demonstrate their capability in delivering robust and integrated IT and network solutions within a demanding operational environment.