HFCL Secures Annual Maintenance Contract Worth ~INR 135.09 Crore from RailTel for Defence Network
HFCL Limited has received a Purchase Order worth approximately INR 135.09 Crore from RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways. The contract covers the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for the 'Implementation of Secure Operations (OPS) Network' supporting data centers of Indian defence forces.The contract follows the successful initial implementation of the Secure OPS Network for Indian defence forces, which was previously undertaken by the company under a project awarded by RailTel. For this initial phase, HFCL completed the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of one central data center and 120 mini data centers at various Indian defence establishments. This comprehensive project established a secure defence communication network that included hardware, software, data centre infrastructure, and AI-enabled network security, meeting all stipulated contractual requirements.
Following the completion of the warranty period, RailTel issued the Purchase Order for the AMC. Under this agreement, HFCL will provide end-to-end maintenance support aimed at ensuring the high availability, reliability, and security of the network infrastructure that supports critical defence communication operations.
The scope of work under the AMC is extensive, including preventive and corrective maintenance, network monitoring, incident management, performance optimization, and 24x7 technical support services.
This order underscores the sustained trust placed in the company’s robust capabilities in implementing and maintaining mission-critical secure communication infrastructure for government customers.
Key details of the agreement are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Awarding Entity | RailTel Corporation of India Limited |
| Nature of Contract | Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for secure OPS network infrastructure |
| Total Consideration | ~INR 135.09 Crore (including applicable GST) |
| Contract Period | 05 years ending in January 2031 |
| Contract Origin | Domestic |
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