Watch and Ward Security Services for DRDO R&D Estate and Residential Areas in Kochi

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is inviting bids for the provision of Watch and Ward Services for the R&D Estate at Sagar and Varuna Residential areas, including rear gate security and patrolling of the residential area at NPOL Kochi. This open tender, with Tender ID 2026_DRDO_927887_1 and Tender Reference Number CCEESTS/ENQ/BLR/WW-07/ 169/2026-27, has a tender value of ₹1,07,91,365 and requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,15,827, which is 2.0% of the tender value. The contract will be a percentage-based form of contract and is for a duration of 365 days. Bidders are required to submit bids in two covers, with Cover 1 containing fee/prequalification/technical documents including the original EMD, PQ documents, undertaking as per Annexure-I, and bidding capacity, and Cover 2 containing the financial bid. The EMD is payable to CCE (RnD) Estates South at Hyderabad, with options for payment via FDR or Bank Guarantee. The tender documents, including the NIT, Tender Enquiry, Appendix, and Annexures, will be available for download from 26-Sep-2026 05:00 PM until 12-Oct-2026 02:00 PM. Bid submissions can be made from 26-Sep-2026 05:00 PM to 12-Oct-2026 02:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 13-Oct-2026 02:00 PM at CCE (RnD) Estates South. Further details regarding tenderer class and specific pre-qualification requirements are detailed within the tender documents.