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Ofc 24 Core A/w Networking Devices, Hdpe Pipe Including Digging, Laying and Commissioning

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Ofc 24 Core A/w Networking Devices, Hdpe Pipe Including Digging, Laying and Commissioning”. Bids close on 14 October 2026, 09:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8105280. Who can bid: Minimum average annual turnover of 14 lakh for the last three years; At least 3 years of past experience in similar supply to government or PSU. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply, laying and commissioning of 24-core optical fibre cable and HDPE pipe in Jalpaiguri, for experienced networking suppliers

The Indian Air Force invites bids for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 24-core optical fibre cable and HDPE pipe, including digging and laying, with a total quantity of 8000 metres. Delivery is to Jalpaiguri within 180 days. The contract is a two-packet bid with reverse auction and purchase preference for Make in India and MSE suppliers.

Who can win it

  • Minimum average annual turnover of 14 lakh for the last three years
  • At least 3 years of past experience in similar supply to government or PSU
  • Bidder or OEM must have ISO 9001 certification

Key facts

Contract period
Delivery within 180 days
How bids are judged
Two-packet bid with technical evaluation, then reverse auction among qualified bidders, with purchase preference for Make in India and MSE suppliers
Published
01 Oct 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8105280

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