India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Development

Work Description - Development Of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

The Department of Defence Research and Development, a distinguished Central Government Ministry/Department, through its inviting authority, the Director (MM) at ADA, Bangalore, invites qualified bidders for a **Limited Tender** concerning the monumental "Development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft." This strategic project, identified by Tender ID **2026_DDRD_768135_1** and Reference Number **COM/IND/E066/2026-2027/SU**, falls under the **Goods** category with a **Supply** form of contract, and is a pivotal initiative aimed at significantly enhancing national defence capabilities within the aviation sector. Prospective bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of **INR 25,00,00,000 (Twenty-Five Crore Indian Rupees)**, payable to 'ADA' at Bangalore. The EMD can be remitted via Bankers Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, RTGS, FDR, ECS, or NEFT. Notably, there is no tender fee for participation. The tender process necessitates a **Two-Cover System**: Cover 1 (Fee/PreQual/Technical) demands crucial documents such as the Tender Acceptance Letter, Compliance Tables as per Appendix B, Malicious Code Certificate, Declaration against Debarment, PCIP, NDA, and all other specified documents as per Appendix-N; while Cover 2 (Finance) will contain the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and Composite Manhour Rate. Key critical dates for this tender include its ePublication on **27-May-2026 at 02:30 PM**. Document download commenced on **27-May-2026 at 02:40 PM** and will conclude on **27-Jul-2026 at 02:00 PM**. A mandatory pre-bid meeting for clarifications and discussions is scheduled for **22-Jun-2026 at 10:00 AM** at ADA, Bangalore. Bid submission opens on **22-Jun-2026 at 11:00 AM** and must be completed by **27-Jul-2026 at 02:00 PM**. The technical bids will be opened on **28-Jul-2026 at 02:00 PM** at ADA, Bangalore, with a bid validity period of 180 days. This comprehensive project, focused on the "Development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft," is envisioned for an extensive period of **2557 days**, underscoring its long-term strategic importance and the significant impact it will have on India's technological and defence landscape. All interested and eligible parties are strongly encouraged to participate in this vital endeavour.