Airports Authority of India IT Networking Infrastructure Supply and Installation Project

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This tender is being issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, for the comprehensive supply and installation of networking and IT infrastructure components. Specifically, the tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7968642, seeks proposals for a wide array of items essential for establishing and enhancing connectivity within AAI facilities. Key requirements include the provision of various types of network switches (24-port POE Manageable Switch and Distribution Switch), Wi-Fi Access Points (WAP), and cabling solutions such as Cat6 UTP Cable and 6-Core Armoured OFC Cable. The tender also encompasses essential patch panels (24-port Copper and 12-core Fiber fully loaded), transceivers (10G SFP for access and distribution switches), and patch cords of varying lengths (1 meter and 3 meter UTP, 1 meter OFC). Furthermore, significant attention is paid to physical infrastructure with the requirement for 15U and 32U racks for IT Hub and Server Rooms respectively, along with UPS systems (1 KVA for IT Hub Rooms and 3 KVA for IT Server Rooms). The scope extends to numerous accessories and installation materials, including IO Boxes, ISO-marked HDPE pipes for OFC laying, ISO-marked 25mm PVC conduit, capping/casing for UTP cable, and GI pipes for road crossings during OFC laying. Crucially, this tender includes the installation and configuration of all provided networking equipment, including POE switches, distribution switches, and Wi-Fi access points. It also mandates the professional laying of CAT6 UTP cable and OFC cable, adhering strictly to site conditions, along with the fixing and proper management of conduits, capping, and casing. The tender further specifies the secure installation of patch panels and racks, along with the critical processes of OFC splicing and comprehensive testing, requiring ODTR test reports for OFC and Fluke meter test reports for all data points. The bid submission window is from 27-08-2026, 5:30 PM to 11-09-2026, 6:00 PM. The Airports Authority of India, through its office at RHQ Sr Chennai, located at 585103 Officer InCharge AAI ACS Gulbarga, Biddappur Colony, High Court (Opp), Gulbarga - 585103, invites qualified and experienced vendors to participate in this vital procurement process, aiming for a total quantity of 18213 units of various items.