IIT Hyderabad Core Network Hardware and DNA Subscription Renewal

This tender seeks the renewal and procurement of essential networking hardware and software for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad. Specifically, the requirement is for a comprehensive DNA subscription renewal for Cisco Catalyst 9600 series hardware, including the 9606R chassis, supervisor modules, fan trays, power supplies, and various port modules (40GE, 100GE, 25GE, 10GE, 1GE). The bid also includes Network Advantage licenses, plug-and-play connectivity for zero-touch device deployment, and SSD storage. The tender, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8164385, is issued by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education and is managed by the Stores Purchase Section at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy. The bidding period commences on October 15, 2026, at 12:47 PM and concludes on November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 120,000.0 is required, and the total quantity for these items is 44 units. The BOQ title is "Cisco Catalyst 9606R Core Switches," indicating their critical role in the campus core network deployment for the institute.