Indian Ocean Fiber Optic Sensor Network Development and Shore Station Installation

Work Description - Expression Of Interest (eoi) For Development, Supply, Transportation, Deployment And&#x0d Commissioning Of Fiber Optic Cable With Sensor Nodes In Indian Ocean And Establishment Of Linked&#x0d Shore Station On Turnkey Basis

This Expression of Interest (EOI) tender, identified by Tender Reference Number NPOL/MM/EOI/01/26-27, is being issued by the Department of Defence Research and Development, specifically by Director NPOL at Kochi - 682021. The EOI seeks proposals for the comprehensive Development, Supply, Transportation, Deployment, and Commissioning of Fiber Optic Cable with Sensor Nodes within the Indian Ocean, alongside the establishment of a linked Shore Station, all to be delivered on a turnkey basis. The Tender ID for this procurement is 2026_DRDO_773528_1. Interested parties are advised that the tender documents were made available for download starting from June 19, 2026, at 06:05 PM, and the download window will close on October 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bids can be submitted from July 15, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with the final deadline for submission being October 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The bid opening will take place on October 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM at NPOL, Kochi. This is an open tender categorized under Services and is structured as a two-cover system. The Work Description clearly outlines the scope for this significant project which has a defined Period Of Work of 1440 days and a Bid Validity of 180 days. There are no fees or EMD required for this EOI.