DRDO Procurement: Comprehensive Tool, Instrument, and Consumables Supply for Defence Research

This tender is issued by the Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO), a vital entity under the Ministry Of Defence, for the procurement of a comprehensive suite of tools and materials. The Department Of Defence Research Development, located in Visakhapatnam, invites sealed bids for the supply of a diverse range of items categorized under tools, consumables, and measuring instruments, with a total quantity of 952 units. Key items within this procurement include various types of tap sets, heli coiling tools and inserts, an assortment of Allen keys (T-type and L-type) and spanners (D-type, box wrench, ring spanner), and essential measuring devices such as digital vernier calipers (300mm and 600mm), digital height gauges, digital bore gauges (300mm and 500mm), and digital screw gauges. The tender also encompasses hand tools like hand drills with bit sets, rubber mallets, hammers, chisels, and a comprehensive range of pliers (combination, circlip, side cutter, nose, crocodile), alongside screwdrivers. Furthermore, the procurement includes specialized equipment such as a PCB oven and vacuum pump, and a variety of lubricants and cleaning agents like silicone grease, WD-40, lithium grease, EP2 grease, mono ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, and Loctite 243. Essential consumables such as Teflon tape, hacksaw blades, nails, and surgical blades with handles are also included. Bidding for this opportunity will commence on 28-10-2026 at 3:00 PM and will conclude on 29-10-2026 at 3:00 PM, with the Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7878264. This tender represents a significant opportunity to supply critical operational and maintenance requirements for a leading defence research organization.