Modernizing Telecommunication Infrastructure: SIP to PRI Converters, VPN Gateways, and IP PBX Systems

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This tender, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) via Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Kerala Circle, Trivandrum, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7884671, seeks comprehensive solutions for modernizing telecommunication infrastructure. The procurement, scheduled to close on September 1st, 2026, at 11:00 AM, following its commencement on August 12th, 2026, at 4:15 PM, focuses on the acquisition of a range of advanced communication hardware and software. Specifically, the requirement encompasses SIP to PRI converters in 30, 60, and 120-channel configurations, both with and without integrated Softether VPN capabilities. Furthermore, the tender calls for Softether VPN routers designed to support varying concurrent channel capacities, from 30 up to 300. Complementing these networking components, the procurement also includes IP PBX systems, available in both appliance-based formats for up to 20, 30, 50, and 100 extensions, and server-based solutions supporting up to 50, 100, 200, and 500 extensions. This broad scope indicates a strategic initiative by the Ministry of Communications to enhance the efficiency, security, and scalability of their telecommunications network across the Kerala Circle. The total quantity of items specified is 19.