Comprehensive Surveillance and Network Infrastructure Upgrade for Indian Air Force

This tender, issued by the Indian Air Force under the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7883529, represents a significant opportunity for suppliers to provide a comprehensive suite of surveillance and networking equipment. The tender period commences on 18th September 2026 at 10:58 AM and concludes on 9th October 2026 at 11:00 AM. The scope of supply encompasses a diverse range of high-definition surveillance cameras, including 6 MP IR Bullet Cameras, 6 MP IR Dome Cameras, and 4 MP PTZ Cameras. Complementing the camera systems, the tender requires various network video recorders (NVRs) with different channel capacities and SATA ports (8 CH, 32 CH, and 64 CH), alongside 8-port Gigabit PoE switches. Essential for data storage, the requirement includes Surveillance Hard Disks of 4 TB and 8 TB capacities. The tender also specifies the provision of both indoor and outdoor rack solutions, including 6U and 4U racks with fans, as well as 4U outdoor rack pole mounts. Display requirements include 43-inch Full HD and 65-inch Full HD displays. Power continuity is addressed with the inclusion of 1 KVA Online UPS and 1 KVA Offline UPS. Ancillary items such as PVC boxes for cameras, CAT6 LAN UTP cable, 6C OFC cables SM armoured, media converters, GI poles of varying lengths with brackets for camera and PTZ camera mounting, and both 25 mm PVC and HDPE conduit pipes with accessories are also critical components of this procurement. Additionally, power points for racks and 3C x 1.5 sq mm copper armoured cable are listed, indicating a comprehensive installation requirement. The overall quantity of items being procured is substantial, totaling 7203 units, signifying a large-scale deployment of advanced surveillance infrastructure.