Indian Army Legacy Records Digitization and OCR Implementation Project

This tender description outlines a critical project for the Department of Military Affairs, Government of India, under the Ministry of Defence, seeking to digitize legacy records using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. The tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8020404, is being issued by the Indian Army and is available for application from October 4th, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 5th, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the tender dated September 16th, 2026. The objective of this initiative, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) titled "OCR based Legacy Records Digitization," is to enhance accessibility and preservation of vital military documentation through advanced digitization methods. The project necessitates the procurement of essential hardware, including five (5) units each of Desktop PCs, LED monitors, scanners, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, and hard drives, to facilitate the comprehensive digitization process at the specified Jammu location. This procurement will be instrumental in modernizing record management within the armed forces, ensuring efficient retrieval and long-term integrity of crucial information.