GOVERNMENT TENDEROpen OpportunityServicesOpen Tender (Two-Bid System)
Tender ID:NIC/2026/SEC/0941
National Informatics Centre (NIC)Central Ministry

Establishment of Next-Generation 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) & Threat Intelligence Platform

Delhi, New DelhiProcurement Portal: Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)Last Verified: 16 September 2026 at 08:06 pm IST
Estimated Value₹24.5 Cr
Earnest Money (EMD)₹49 Lakh
Tender Fee₹10,000
Closing Deadline27 Sept 202611 days remaining
Official Tender InformationVerified Source Data

Comprehensive RFP for procurement, implementation, and 5-year managed service operation of an AI-driven Security Operations Centre (SOC), Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) infrastructure for National Cloud Datacentres.

TenderMan Independent Analysis
Government Public Procurement
Opportunity Attractiveness

High commercial relevance in the Cybersecurity sector. National Informatics Centre (NIC) procurement cycles indicate strong contract stability and predictable disbursement milestones.

Entry & Compliance Barrier

Standard statutory compliance: Active GST, PAN, and authorized digital signature certificate (DSC) required.

* Analytical assessment generated by TenderMan Editorial & Research Desk. Not issued by the procurement authority.
TenderMan Practical Recommendation for Bidders
  • Download Complete RFP: Thoroughly review the technical specifications schedule and pre-qualification checklists from the official portal.
  • Pre-bid Clarifications: Submit technical or eligibility queries prior to the pre-bid deadline if any specification is ambiguous.
  • Timely Digital Submission: Upload the electronic envelopes at least 24 hours prior to closing to avoid network or DSC authentication delays.

Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)

Officially Specified Conditions
  • Bidder must be a company registered under the Companies Act 1956/2013 in India for at least 7 continuous years.
  • Average annual financial turnover of at least ₹15 Crores during the last 3 financial years (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26), certified by a CA.
  • Must have successfully executed at least 2 SOC setup contracts of minimum ₹10 Cr value each for any Central/State Government, PSU, or Scheduled Commercial Bank in India.
  • Must hold valid ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI Level 3 (or higher) certifications on the bid submission date.
  • Must have CERT-In empanelled personnel for incident response and red teaming assignments.
Editorial Notes & Statutory Relaxations
  • MSME/Startup relaxations apply regarding prior turnover and experience subject to meeting quality and technical parameters as per DoE guidelines OM No. F.20/2/2014-PPD.
  • Joint Ventures / Consortiums are allowed with a maximum of 2 partners, where the lead bidder must hold at least 51% equity.

Documents Required Checklist

Dynamic list compiled from tender specifications. Ensure documents are valid and notarized where required.

Certificate of Incorporation & Memorandum of AssociationCategory: Statutory
GST Registration Certificate and Last 6 Months GSTR-3B FilingsCategory: Statutory
Permanent Account Number (PAN) CardCategory: Statutory
Audited Balance Sheets & Profit/Loss Statements (FY 2023-26)Category: Financial
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Bank Guarantee or MSME Exemption CertificateCategory: Financial
Client Work Completion Certificates & Purchase Orders for 2 SOC ProjectsCategory: Technical Experience
ISO 27001:2022 & CMMI Level 3/5 CertificatesCategory: Certifications
Power of Attorney in favor of Authorized Signatory on ₹100 Stamp PaperCategory: Legal
Non-Blacklisting Undertaking on Notarized Stamp PaperCategory: Legal

How to Participate in this Tender

Standard operating procedure for submitting bids to this authority:

1

Register an active Digital Signature Certificate (DSC Class III) on CPPP.

2

Download the tender document and corrigenda from eprocure.gov.in.

3

Attend the mandatory pre-bid query submission window via email.

4

Submit technical envelope and financial BOQ (.xls) separately before the closing deadline.

5

Verify EMD submission physical bank guarantee or online transfer transaction ID before final submission.

Advisory: Procedures may change via corrigenda. Ensure all electronic packets are signed with a valid Class-III DSC authorized for the bidding entity.
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Official Links & Source Documents

Published PortalCentral Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)
Tender Document / RFPOfficial Specifications & BOQ
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Bidding SystemOnline Submission Portal
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Tender Timeline & Milestones

Official scheduled dates for this procurement procedure

IST (UTC+5:30)
Tender Publication Date
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Completed
Document Download Start
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Completed
Pre-Bid Conference MeetingCritical
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Completed
Clarification Release Date
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Upcoming
Bid Submission DeadlineCritical
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026
Technical Bid Opening DateCritical
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026

Tender Inviting Authority

Official nodal office for queries

National Informatics Centre (Cyber Security Division)Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
Dr. R. K. Sharma (Senior Technical Director & CISO)
+91-11-24305000
A-Block, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
Contact details are reproduced from referenced tender materials and should be independently verified prior to communication.