Closed tender · India · Servers (V2),Network Attached Storage (V2),Firewall (V4)
Servers (V2),Network Attached Storage (V2),Firewall (V4)
Ministry of Defence in India invited bids for “Servers (V2),Network Attached Storage (V2),Firewall (V4)”. Bids closed on 8 October 2026, 09:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹1.2 lakh. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, OEM Authorization Certificate and GST registration. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8079311.
The work
Supply of Servers (V2), Network Attached Storage (V2), and Firewall (V4)
- As per GeM Category Specification
- Minimum 50% and 20% Local Content required for qualifying as Class 1 and Class 2 Local Supplier respectively
Key facts
- Bid security (EMD)
- ₹1.2 lakh · bank_draft
- Performance security
- 3.0% of contract value
- Bid validity
- 180 days
- Contract period
- 40
- Evaluation
- Reverse Auction would be conducted amongst all technically qualified bidders except the Highest quoting bidder
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8079311
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- If the bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise as per latest orders issued by Ministry of MSME, the bidder shall be relaxed from the eligibility criteria of 'Experience Criteria' as defined above subject to meeting of quality and technical specifications.
- If the bidder is a DPIIT registered Startup, the bidder shall be relaxed from the eligibility criteria of 'Experience Criteria' as defined above subject to their meeting of quality and technical specifications.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Regularly manufactured and supplied same or similar Category Products to any Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
- At least 2 years in business
- Proof needed: completion certificates
Certifications and registrations
OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for all bidders
GST registrationRequired for all bidders as per standard tender requirements
Policy conditions
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Make in India: class_1|class_2
- Minimum local content: 50%
- EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups
Documents to submit
- Experience CriteriaProof of past experience with government organizations
- Certificate (Requested in ATC)As specified in tender
- OEM Authorization CertificateFor product authenticity verification