Advanced RF & Telemetry System Procurement for Indian Army

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The Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence, is inviting bids for the procurement of a comprehensive suite of advanced radio frequency (RF) and telemetry equipment. This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7975441, is being issued by the Indian Army from their Budgam location. Bidders are invited to submit their proposals commencing on 08-09-2026 at 10:46 AM and concluding on 22-09-2026 at 11:00 AM. The requirement encompasses a substantial quantity of 83 distinct items, critically including a Wideband SDR Receiver, a robust RF Switch Matrix, and a variety of specialized Bandpass Filters. The scope further extends to essential connectivity and termination components such as SMA Pigtails, SMA Adaptors, RF Patch Cables, and RF Terminations. A significant aspect of this procurement is the provision of diverse antenna solutions, including Omni and Directional Antennas across multiple frequencies (433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz, and 2.4 GHz), vital for varied operational needs. Additionally, the tender seeks essential control and monitoring hardware, specifically a Control Unit, Motorized Directional Antenna Hardware, and Telemetry Radio Hardware. Complementing this hardware, the procurement will also include crucial software elements such as Telemetry Test or Authorized Recovery Software, RF Directional Software, Direction Estimation and Antenna Control Software, and Offline AI Assisted Classification Software, alongside a USB Hub Dashboard and Monitoring Application. This holistic requirement underscores a need for integrated, high-performance RF and telemetry capabilities to support critical military operations.