Central Armed Police Forces Tender by Sashastra Seema Bal (ssb) (GEM/2025/B/6143409)

Tender Title: Cyber Security Audit - Infrastructure Audit

Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6143409

Issuing Authority

The tender is issued by the Central Armed Police Forces, under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to engage a professional service provider to conduct a comprehensive Cyber Security Audit focusing on Infrastructure Audit. The successful bidder will be responsible for assessing the current security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending enhancements to align with modern security protocols and standards. The audit aims to secure sensitive information and ensure systems are resilient against cyber threats.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must be registered entities with relevant experience in conducting cyber security audits. Companies should provide documentation proving competency in similar projects. Compliance with national as well as international cyber security standards is a prerequisite for participation.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Assessment of network security controls
• Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing methods
• Analysis of existing policies and procedures
• Applicable security standards and compliance requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)

Financial Requirements

Bidders should provide a detailed financial proposal that reflects the costs associated with the audit. Additionally, bidders must comply with any payment terms set forth by the issuing authority, which will be disclosed in the tender documents.

Document Submission Details

Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated government portal. All required documentation must be scanned and uploaded in the appropriate formats as specified in the tender guidelines. Any necessary hard copies should be sent to the issuing authority per their submission instructions.

Special Provisions

Benefits are extended to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, allowing for relaxed eligibility criteria, and potentially lower financial requirements. Compliance with 'Make in India' policies is encouraged, promoting local solutions.

Evaluation Process

Submissions will be evaluated based on pre-defined criteria, including:

• Technical competency and past performance
• Financial viability
• Compliance with technical specification and quality standards

Each submission will undergo a thorough review to ensure all requirements are met, with successes notified post evaluation.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be required to conduct the audit on infrastructure located across various sites as designated by the Central Armed Police Forces.

Contact Information

For further details or inquiries regarding the tender, respondents must refer to the official contact channels provided during the submission process.