Indian Navy QRV Boat Hiring for Ernakulam Operations

This tender, issued by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, and managed by the Indian Navy for their Ernakulam location, presents a crucial opportunity for qualified vendors. The bid, identified by number GEM/2026/B/8157951, is open for applications from 11:15 AM on 14-10-2026 until 12:00 PM on 24-10-2026. The subject of this tender is the "Hiring of Boats - Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) Boat". Specifically, the requirement is for boats that are less than 15 years old, do not feature air-conditioning, are designed to accommodate 7-10 persons, are 100 inches in size, and constructed from Fibre-reinforced Plastic. Essential safety equipment must be included, such as Rescue Life Jackets, Lifebuoys, a 12 Volt Heavy Duty Battery, a Safety Hand Lamp, and a First Aid Box. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 90,000.0 is required for participation in this procurement process.