Aerospace Tooling Fabrication: Rudder Ribs, Rearspar Tools, and Curing Cores

This tender opportunity, initiated by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and managed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) through its National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru, presents a critical requirement for the fabrication and supply of specialized tooling. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/8273943, opens on November 13, 2026, at 8:01 PM and closes on December 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The core of this tender involves the provision of two distinct sets of fabrication and supply items. The first set requires the fabrication and supply of Rudder Horn End ribs and Rearspar tools, utilizing SA 516 Gr 70 Steel as the specified material. The second set focuses on the fabrication and supply of Rudder rib layup tools and curing cores, for which AL 6082 (HE 30) is the designated material. This procurement is essential for advancing aerospace manufacturing capabilities, and interested parties are invited to submit their proposals within the stipulated timeframe.