Indian Army Network Infrastructure Upgrade: QVPN, WLAN, SIEM, and IT Hardware Procurement

This tender description outlines an opportunity from the Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, headquartered in Indore. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/8011364, is open for applications between 23-09-2026 at 10:08 AM and will close on 14-10-2026 at 12:00 PM. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of sophisticated IT and networking hardware and software solutions, including a QRNG QVPN Server Software, Aggregate Switch, WLAN Controller, and AAA Server. This also includes a Hardware Platform QVPN Processor, MDM Server with an aggregate of 300 licenses, and a SIEM Platform. The requirement extends to physical infrastructure such as 42U Racks, SM SFP LC Type FO Duplex Patch Cords, Type 2 Access Switches, Type 3 Access Points, a 9U Network Rack, 23 AWG UTP Cable, UTP Patch Cords, Power Cables, and 1-inch and 1.5-inch Casing/Capping. Crucially, the tender also specifies a quantity of 2319 QVPN Client Licenses and Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2 and above. This procurement is vital for enhancing the communication and network infrastructure capabilities of the Indian Army.