High-Performance Network Switch and Fiber Optic Equipment Supply for Defence Production

Work Description - NA

**Tender Description:** Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), on behalf of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is pleased to issue this tender for the supply of essential networking equipment. This procurement, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7889806 and dated 07-08-2026, seeks to acquire a total quantity of 44 units of high-performance networking hardware. The critical components required include Layer 3 switches featuring 48 ports of 1G/10G/25 GbE SFP capability and 8 dedicated 100/40G uplink fibre ports. Additionally, the tender specifies Layer 2 switches equipped with 24 ports of 100M/1 GbE Copper and 8 SFP ports (supporting 1GbE/10GbE). The procurement also encompasses 10G SFP modules, 1G SFP modules, and 20-meter length Single-Mode Fiber Patch Cords. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers to contribute to the robust infrastructure needs of the Department of Defence Production. Bids will be accepted from 07-08-2026 at 1:27 PM until the closing date of 28-08-2026 at 9:00 PM.