Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Software Procurement for Coal India Subsidiary

This tender description is for the procurement of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Software, specifically for Central Mine Planning And Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/8049779, is being issued by the Ministry of Coal and is scheduled to commence on September 24, 2026, at 3:39 PM, closing on October 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A crucial aspect of this procurement is that it is a Proprietary Article Certificate (PAC) only requirement, indicating a specific need for a sole-source provider or a uniquely qualified solution. The total quantity required is 1400 units of the EDR software, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 103,000. The office responsible for this tender is the Headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This tender presents an opportunity for eligible vendors to supply a critical cybersecurity solution to a major public sector undertaking within the coal industry.