Open tender · India · Optical Fibre Cable for Networking
Optical Fibre Cable for Networking
Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Optical Fibre Cable for Networking”. Bids close on 9 October 2026, 09:00 IST. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, ISO 9001 and GST registration. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.
The work
Supply of 1200 meters of Optical Fibre Cable for Networking
- Generic Number of Fibres: 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 144, 4, 8, 2
- Outer Jacket Material: HDPE, LSZH, High Density Polyethylene (UV)
- Construction Armouring Type: Armoured with ECCS tape, Unarmoured
Key facts
- Bid validity
- 180 days
- Contract period
- 30
- Evaluation
- Reverse Auction would be conducted amongst all technically qualified bidders except the Highest quoting bidder
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Published
- 29 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8094699
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- The bidder is required to upload, along with the bid, all relevant certificates such as BIS licence, type test certificate, approval certificates and other certificates as prescribed in the Product Specification given in the bid document.
- The bidder or its OEM {themselves or through re-seller(s)} should have supplied same or similar Category Products for 50% of bid quantity, in at least one of the last three Financial years before the bid opening date to any Central / State Govt Organization / PSU.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU for 2 financial years before bid opening
- Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
- At least 2 years in business
- Proof needed: completion certificates
Certifications and registrations
ISO 9001The bidder or the OEM of the offered products must have ISO 9001 certification
GST registrationRequired for all bidders as per standard GeM requirements
Policy conditions
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Make in India: class_1|class_2
- Minimum local content: 50%
- Bidders from certain countries are restricted
- EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups
Documents to submit
- Experience certificatesContract copies, delivery acceptance certificates, or other proof of supply
- Past performance certificatesProof of supplying 50% of bid quantity in last 3 financial years
- ISO 9001 certificationFor bidder or OEM of offered products
- Material Test CertificateTo be sent with supply
- BIS licenceAs prescribed in product specifications
- Type test certificateAs prescribed in product specifications
- Approval certificatesAs prescribed in product specifications