Piezo MEMS Chip Supply for Underwater Imaging PMUT Development

Work Description - Supply Of Piezo Mems Chips For Development Of Micro Ultrasonic&#x0d Transducers (pmut) For Underwater Imaging Application

The Department of Defence Research and Development, operating through The Director, NPOL, extends an invitation for competitive bids under Tender Reference Number NPOL/27SOT032/LP. This significant tender seeks the **Supply of Piezo MEMS chips for the development of Micro Ultrasonic Transducers (PMUT) for Underwater imaging applications**, classified as Goods under a Supply contract, with an estimated work period of 360 days to be executed at NPOL, Thrikkakara. Prospective bidders should be aware of the following critical timeline: The tender was ePublished on 16-Jun-2026 at 06:00 PM, with the facility for document download and bid submission commencing concurrently. The final deadline for both document download and bid submission is 23-Jun-2026 at 10:30 AM. Any clarifications regarding the tender can be sought until 22-Jun-2026 at 05:15 PM. Bids will be publicly opened on 24-Jun-2026 at 10:30 AM at NPOL, Kochi, and are expected to remain valid for a period of 180 days. This tender is characterized by a **zero Tender Fee**, eliminating any cost for accessing the tender documents. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 80,000.00 is mandatory, payable to "The Director, NPOL" at SBI, Thrikkakara (IFSC: SBIN0010569). Notably, submission of EMD through a Bank Guarantee, Surety Bond, or an EMD Exemption certificate is permissible for eligible bidders. The submission process involves a single-stage, two-cover system: Cover 1 (Fee/PreQual/Technical) must contain the Tender Acceptance Letter, the Techno Commercial Bid, and the scanned copy of the EMD/EMD Exemption certificate/Bid Security Declaration. Cover 2 (Finance) is dedicated to the Price Bid and any other requisite financial documents. All interested and qualified suppliers are urged to download and thoroughly review the complete tender documents, including the Request for Proposal (RFP), available on the e-procurement portal, to ensure full compliance with all terms and conditions.