The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has invited an open tender for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of advanced core and location network switches to improve internet bandwidth utilization and replace end-of-life networking devices under the GM(IT) division.
This tender mainly focuses on upgrading the IT infrastructure using enterprise-grade Layer-2 and Layer-3 switches from brands like Cisco, HP Aruba, Juniper, and Fortinet.
📄 Basic Tender Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Tender ID | 699426 |
| Tender Notice No. | EP-339/CGM(E)/Revenue Circle/switches/2025-26 |
| Department | HMWS&SB |
| Tender Category | Works |
| Tender Type | OPEN |
| Tender Evaluation | Percentage Basis |
| Estimated Contract Value | ₹31,48,694/- |
| Bid Closing Date | 14-05-2026 – 03:00 PM |
📌 Scope of Work
The contractor/vendor has to:
- Supply enterprise-grade core and access switches
- Install and configure Layer-2 and Layer-3 switches
- Provide fiber modules and stack accessories
- Replace obsolete networking hardware
- Ensure testing, commissioning, and throughput optimization
- Provide transportation and transit insurance
- Offer 3-year warranty support
Approved brands include:
- Cisco
- HP Aruba
- Juniper
- Fortinet
📊 Detailed BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
| Sl.No | Description | Qty | Unit | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply & installation of 48-Port L3 Network Switch with 48x1G copper ports + 4x10G fiber ports including 3-year warranty | 1 | Each | 2,90,548 | 2,90,548 |
| 2 | Supply & installation of 48-Port L2 Network Switch with 48x1G copper ports + 4x10G fiber ports including warranty | 2 | Each | 1,77,196 | 3,54,392 |
| 3 | Supply & installation of 24-Port L3 Server Switch with 24x1G copper ports + 4x10G fiber ports | 2 | Each | 2,04,444 | 4,08,888 |
| 4 | Supply & installation of 24-Port L2 Stack Switch with 24x1G copper ports + 4x1G fiber ports including stack cable | 2 | Each | 1,37,433 | 2,74,866 |
| 5 | Supply & installation of 48-Port L3 Fiber Core Switch with 48x1G fiber ports + 4x10G fiber ports including 24 Nos 1G SFP & 4 Nos 10G SFP modules | 2 | Each | 9,10,000 | 18,20,000 |
💰 Total BOQ Amount
✅ Total Tender Value: ₹31,48,694/-
🔍 Major Cost Components Analysis
1. Fiber Core Switches – Highest Value Component
The biggest portion of the tender is allocated to enterprise-grade 48-port Layer-3 fiber core switches.
- Total Cost: ₹18.20 Lakhs
- Share in Tender: Nearly 58% of project value
These switches are intended for high-speed backbone connectivity and bandwidth optimization.
2. Server & Location Switches
The project includes:
- 24-port server switches
- 48-port access switches
- Stack switches for network redundancy
These are intended for:
- Office connectivity
- Server rooms
- Network segmentation
- Centralized management
3. Warranty & Support
All switches must include:
- 3-year warranty
- Throughput testing
- Installation support
- Configuration assistance
🛠 Technical Requirements
The selected vendor must ensure:
- Enterprise-grade switching hardware
- Fiber compatibility
- Proper rack installation
- Configuration & testing
- Network optimization
- Compatibility with existing HMWS&SB infrastructure
- Transit safety during transportation
📌 Important Observations
- Tender is focused on modernization of IT infrastructure
- Preference is given to reputed networking brands
- Fiber backbone networking plays a major role
- Core switch procurement dominates project cost
- Suitable for IT infrastructure contractors and system integrators
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