Tender Overview

The Indian Navy under the Ministry of Defence has invited bids for conducting Basic Information Warfare (IW) and Ethical Hacking Training programs for advanced-level personnel. The tender is floated via the GeM portal under a custom bid for professional training services.

This initiative aims to enhance cyber warfare capabilities and technical competencies of defense personnel through structured training programs.

Scope of Work

1. Conduct Basic IW Course and Ethical Hacking Training
2. Training for Advanced IW Course, Long Communication & PO Communication Operations/EW
3. Deliverables include:
4. Contract duration: 1 Year
5. Project Type: Lump-sum-based training delivery

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in similar training services
2. Experience with Government / PSU organizations preferred
3. Submission of relevant work orders/contracts

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover: ₹3 Lakhs (last 3 years)
2. CA-certified balance sheets required

✔️ Relaxations

 MSE & Startups eligible for:

1. Subject to submission of valid supporting documents

1. EMD Amount: ₹29,808
2. Tender Fee: Not Applicable (GeM bids do not require tender fee)
3. Performance Security (ePBG): 5%
4. EMD Exemption: Yes (for eligible MSE/Startups as per GeM norms)

1. Submission Mode: Online (GeM Portal)
2. Bid Type: Two Packet Bid (Technical + Financial)
3. Required Documents:
4. Upload scanned proof of EMD (if applicable)
5. Reverse Auction applicable

1. Tender Publishing Date: 21 March 2026
2. Pre-Bid Meeting: Not Mentioned
3. Last Date of Submission: 11 April 2026 (02:00 PM)
4. Bid Opening Date: 11 April 2026 (02:30 PM)
5. Bid Validity: 180 Days

1. Total Value Based Evaluation
2. Reverse Auction among technically qualified bidders
3. RA participation: Top 50% lowest bidders

1. Bidder must not be under liquidation/bankruptcy
2. Undertaking for SOW is mandatory
3. Compliance with Labour Laws required
4. Buyer can increase/decrease quantity up to 25%

1. ✔️ Experience Certificates (3 years)
2. ✔️ Turnover Certificate (CA Certified)
3. ✔️ Audited Balance Sheets
4. ✔️ Undertaking for Scope of Work
5. ✔️ EMD Payment Proof / Exemption Certificate
6. ✔️ GST & Registration Documents
7. ✔️ Technical Bid Documents
8. ✔️ Financial Bid (Price Breakup)

Tender Key Information Table