Cisco Network Hardware and Software Support for Core and WAN Switches

This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8141982, is issued by the Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (c-dac), a division of the Department Of Electronics And Information Technology under the Ministry Of Electronics And Information Technology. The bid is open for submission from 09-10-2026 6:46 PM until 30-10-2026 7:00 PM. The procurement is for a critical IT infrastructure upgrade at their Thiruvananthapuram office. Specifically, the tender seeks to acquire five units of 5-Year OEM Licenses for Cisco Nexus 9300 series Core Switches, inclusive of comprehensive Hardware and Software support. Concurrently, it requires five units of 5-Year OEM Licenses for Cisco Catalyst 9200 24-port WAN Switches, also with integrated Hardware and Software support. A crucial component of this procurement is the provision of Annual On-site Support and Maintenance Services by an Authorized Service Provider for a duration of five years, ensuring continuous operational efficiency and technological readiness for the Centre.