Identification Of Development Cum Production Partner (dcpp) For High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Hale Rpas

The Department of Defence Research and Development is inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) vide Tender Reference Number ADE/MMD/EOl-03/HALE-RPAS/25-26 for the Identification of a Development cum Production Partner (DCPP) for High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (HALE RPAS). This tender, categorized as "Goods" and specifically within the "Aviation" product category, seeks to establish a supply contract. The Expression of Interest (EOI) document can be downloaded from December 24, 2025, at 11:30 AM until January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bids must be submitted between December 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM and January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with the bid opening scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 10:10 AM at ADE Bangalore. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM at ADE, New Thippasandra Post, Bangalore, Pincode 560075. Interested parties should note that there is no tender fee or EMD required for this EOI. The EOI documentation includes the EOI Document, Terms and Condition, NDA, Check sheet, and BOQ, all available for download. Clarifications can be sought between December 24, 2025, at 11:45 AM and January 24, 2026, at 04:00 PM. The bid validity period is 180 days and the period of work is 180 days.