E&M Asset Operation, AC System Management, and Arboriculture Maintenance for ARDE CeMALT, Pune

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Chief Construction Engineer (R&D) West, invites bids for a crucial works contract involving the operation of Electrical and Mechanical (E and M) Assets, the Air Conditioning System, and the maintenance of Arboriculture for the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) at CeMalt, Pune. This open tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_DRDO_924798_1 and Tender Reference Number CCEW/C8/80587/EM/CeMALT, requires a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,55,500 payable to CCE R AND D WEST in PUNE. The bid submission period commences on September 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM and concludes on September 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Potential bidders can download tender documents from September 04, 2026, at 10:30 AM until September 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 08, 2026, at 11:00 AM at CCE R AND D WEST PUNE, with clarifications sought between September 04, 2026, 11:00 AM and September 12, 2026, 06:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on September 25, 2026, at 03:30 PM at CCE R AND D WEST PUNE. This tender, with a work period of 365 days and a bid validity of 120 days, is divided into two covers: Cover 1 for Tender Documents, Fee/PreQual/Technical, and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) (Finance). While the tender fee is ₹0.00, bidders must adhere to the EMD requirements and the payment modes specified, which include FDR and Bank Guarantee. Interested parties are directed to refer to the tender documents for detailed eligibility criteria and specific requirements related to Tenderer Class.