Procurement of 9.8mm Internal Coolant Solid Carbide Drills for Low Alloy Steel Machining

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This tender opportunity, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7980141, is issued by the Department of Defence Production, under the Ministry of Defence, for Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, located in Jabalpur. The tender concerns the procurement of 100 units of a highly specific and specialized item: a 9.8mm diameter coated solid carbide drill. This drill is designed for use with internal coolant and must achieve an exact drilling depth of 3 times the diameter (3XD). It is intended for low alloy steel and features specific dimensions including a 3.2mm diameter, 40mm flange diameter (FL40MM), and a 78mm overall length (OAL78MM). The critical specification is SPECNTDS503A03200, and acceptable manufacturers include SECO, SANDVIK, WALTER, and TEGUTECHISCAR. Bidders are invited to submit their proposals between September 1, 2026, at 10:26 AM and September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. This tender represents a critical requirement for precision tooling within the defence production sector, demanding adherence to stringent technical specifications and the supply of high-quality carbide drills from reputable global manufacturers.