Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Development Program

This tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_DDRD_768135_2 and Tender Reference Number COM/IND/E066/2026-2027/SU, is issued by the Department of Defence Research and Development, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), specifically the Material Management Department in Bangalore. The inviting authority is Director (MM) at ADA, Bangalore. The primary objective of this Limited Tender, categorized under "Goods" and specifically "Aviation" product category, is the "Development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft." The contract form is for Supply, with a work description matching the tender title. The bid submission period commences on August 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM and concludes on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids will be opened on August 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at ADA, Bangalore. A substantial Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹25,00,00,000 is required, payable to ADA in Bangalore, with no exemption allowed. The tender is structured into two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, including the Tender Acceptance Letter, Compliance Tables, Malicious Code Certificate, Declaration against Debarrment, PCIP, NDA, and all other documents as per Appendix-N; and Cover 2 for Finance, requiring the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Composite Manhour Rate. The duration of the work is stipulated as 2557 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Critical dates include the ePublished Date of July 31, 2026, at 5:45 PM, with document downloads beginning on July 31, 2026, at 5:55 PM and ending on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. There is no Tender Fee. The tender documents, including the RFP and BOQ, are available for download. Interested parties should meticulously review all provided appendices and document requirements for successful submission.