Indian Air Force Lightning Detection System Hardware and Software Upgrades with 5-Year AMC

The Indian Air Force, a Central Government Ministry/Department, invites bids for the procurement and upgrading of its existing Lightning Detection System (LDS). This critical tender, identified as Tender ID 2026_IAF_786225_1 and Tender Reference Number AIR HQ/DPROC/26-27/W25017/PUR, encompasses the provision of essential hardware and software upgrades, along with a comprehensive five-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC). Bidders are advised that this is a single-cover tender with no provision for two-stage bidding. The work is categorized under "Goods" and specifically within the "Aviation" product category. The bid submission period commences on October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM and concludes on October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Prospective bidders can download tender documents from August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The earnest money deposit (EMD) for this tender is fixed at ₹2,55,00,000, payable to PCDA, Air Force, at RK Puram, New Delhi-66, with EMD acceptable through Bank Guarantee or Fixed Deposit Receipt. The bid opening is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM at AIR HQ VAYU BHAWAN RAFI MARG, NEW DELHI-110011. Interested parties can find further details and the tender notice within the provided documents.