Indian Army Procurement: Armoured Fibre Optic Cable and SFP Switch Supply

This tender, originating from the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Indian Army, presents a critical opportunity for suppliers to provide essential communication infrastructure. Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8213056, this procurement focuses on the acquisition of FO Armoured Cable (Six Core) and SFP Switches, alongside related components. The comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) titles "FO ARMOURED CABLE SIX CORE AND SFP SWITCH," with the specific Item Category detailing "FO Armoured Cable Six Core Twenty Four Port Ethernet with Four Port SFP Switch Twenty Four Port SFP Switch Termination Box Media Convertor Single Core." The total quantity required is substantial at 1622 units, indicating a significant deployment or upgrade. Interested parties should note the bidding window, which commences on 30-10-2026 at 3:45 PM and concludes on 09-11-2026 at 8:00 PM, with the tender dated 30-10-2026. This procurement underscores the Indian Army's commitment to maintaining robust and high-performance communication networks.