The Department of Posts (India Post), operating under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, officially published a major procurement tender on 12 August 2026 for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of four (04) advanced X-Ray Baggage Inspection Systems (XBIS) across strategic National Parcel Hubs. This initiative bolsters postal parcel screening, aviation security compliance, and contraband detection across India's postal supply chain.
All India•Category: General Procurement•Last Verified: 19 September 2026 at 12:01 am IST
The Department of Posts (India Post), operating under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, officially published a major procurement tender on 12 August 2026 for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of four (04) advanced X-Ray Baggage Inspection Systems (XBIS) across strategic National Parcel Hubs. This initiative bolsters postal parcel screening, aviation security compliance, and contraband detection across India's postal supply chain.
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Tender Title
Procurement of 04 X-Ray Baggage Inspection Systems for Parcel Hubs
Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) / India Post Portal
Status
Official Procurement Notice Issued
ABOUT THE TENDER
With rapid growth in e-commerce parcel traffic, India Post is standardizing high-throughput dual-energy X-Ray baggage scanners capable of automated threat detection, organic/inorganic material discrimination, and real-time remote image archiving at major logistics centers.
SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor must manufacture, deliver, install, and calibrate 4 dual-energy X-Ray parcel scanning systems, including motorized heavy conveyor rollers, operator consoles with dual high-definition monitors, radiation shielding certificates, operator training, and comprehensive multi-year warranty coverage.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Security equipment OEMs, AERB-approved radiographic device manufacturers, and authorized national security technology integrators.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized Indian subsidiary/distributor.2. Mandatory Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) type approval certification for radiation safety.3. Documented track record of supplying security X-ray scanners to Indian airports, customs, railways, or central paramilitary forces.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Quoted prices must be inclusive of supply, transit insurance, on-site commissioning, and warranty.2. Mandatory submission of Bid Security / EMD and Performance Bank Guarantee as per CPPP tender guidelines.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Dual-view / dual-energy X-Ray generator technology with high steel penetration capability.2. Threat Image Projection (TIP) software capability conforming to Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) standards.3. Radiation leakage levels strictly within permissible AERB safety thresholds.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and GST Registration
AERB Type Approval Certificate for the quoted model
OEM Authorization Certificate with warranty backing
Past completion certificates from government/airport clients
Radiation safety test certificates from accredited test laboratories
IMPORTANT DATES
Event / Milestone
Date & Timeline
Authoritative Verified Tender Specifications
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Tender Publication Date
12 August 2026
Document Download Window
Commencing 12 August 2026
Bid Submission Closing Date
As per CPPP tender notice schedule
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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Visit the India Post tenders repository (indiapost.gov.in/tenders) or CPPP.2. Download the technical specification dossier for X-Ray Baggage Inspection Systems.3. Verify AERB certification conformity for the proposed scanner model.4. Assemble technical proposals including radiation safety declarations and past supply records.5. Submit encrypted bid files through the official procurement portal.6. Maintain digital submission acknowledgment.
OFFICIAL LINKS
Central Public Procurement Portal: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app
CONTACT INFORMATION
Authority: Director (Parcel Operations / Procurement)Organization: Department of Posts, Ministry of CommunicationsOffice: Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001, IndiaOfficial Portal: https://www.indiapost.gov.in
IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Installation must be certified by an authorized radiation safety officer. Non-compliance with AERB safety standards entails immediate disqualification.
TENDERMAN ANALYSIS
TenderMan Analysis: A high-value security instrumentation opportunity. Due to AERB certification and BCAS compliance mandates, entry barriers are high, insulating qualified security OEMs from generic market price cutting and ensuring lucrative long-term post-warranty service agreements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: How many inspection units are being procured?A: A total of
Contract Duration:Supply, installation, and 3-Year comprehensive maintenance
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)
Officially Specified Conditions
Bidder must possess required technical capacity and statutory compliance.
Mandatory Submission Documents
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Participation & Submission Guidelines
1. Download official tender document from source portal.
2. Submit bid envelopes in accordance with specified deadlines.
3. Retain submission receipt for bid opening.
Important Dates
Published Date:12 Aug 2026
Submission Deadline:19 Oct 2026
Official Verification Status
This tender dossier was ingested directly from verified procurement records. Verified on: 19 September 2026 at 12:01 am IST.
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