Advanced Manufacturing and Simulation Equipment for Indian Army Procurement

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This tender, issued by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, seeks the procurement of a comprehensive suite of advanced manufacturing and specialized equipment. The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/7753646, will be open for submissions from 24-07-2026 at 1:56 PM until 07-08-2026 at 2:00 PM. The required items encompass high-precision manufacturing tools including a 3D printer capable of both parts and frame printing, alongside a CNC machine equipped with a grinding tool set. Furthermore, the tender includes essential optical fiber technology such as an Optical Fiber Spool Winding Machine, an Optical Fiber Splicing Machine, and a Fiber Inspection and Handling Kit. Supporting this specialized equipment is a requirement for various tool kits, including a mission-ready toolkit, a general tool kit setup, and raw optical fiber and aerospace-grade carbon fiber sheets as consumable materials. The procurement also extends to 3D printer filament and includes an OFC-based UATS system. Critical to operational readiness, the tender lists a requirement for standard goggles, a configuration terminal for simulation training, a workstation for simulation training, simulator software licenses, and provisions for spares for both training and repair purposes. The total quantity for this extensive procurement is 718 units.