X Band Flat Panel Array R&D for Defence Electronics

Work Description - Development Of X Band Flat Panel Array

The Department of Defence Research and Development, through its LRDE unit, invites interested and eligible firms to participate in an Open Tender (Reference Number: LRDE/27DCT011/MMFD) for the crucial "Development of X Band Flat Panel Array." This significant undertaking, categorized as a Goods and Supply contract focusing on Development in Electronics Equipment, is estimated to have a work period of 730 days and will be executed at LRDE, Bengaluru. The tender was e-published on 17-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM, with document downloads commencing simultaneously and concluding on 11-Aug-2026 at 10:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 27-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM at LRDE, Bangalore, offering a vital opportunity for clarifications, which can be sought until 10-Aug-2026 at 04:00 PM. Prospective bidders are required to submit their proposals in two covers. The first cover, designated for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical, necessitates the submission of a Registration Certificate (if applicable), EMD (if applicable), and a Technical Compliance Sheet. The second cover is dedicated to the financial bid. Bids can be submitted online from 31-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM until 11-Aug-2026 at 10:00 AM, with the bid opening scheduled for 12-Aug-2026 at 10:00 AM at LRDE, Bangalore. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹15,00,000 is required, payable to "CDA R and D" at Bengaluru, although EMD exemption is allowed for eligible entities as per tender conditions. There is no tender fee associated with this procurement. All interested parties are strongly advised to meticulously review the complete Request for Proposal (RFP), Brief Specification, Draft Development Contract, and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) documents, which are integral to understanding the scope and requirements of this project. The Director, LRDE, located at CV RAMAN NAGAR, BENGALURU -560093, serves as the Tender Inviting Authority for this critical defence research and development initiative.