Next-Generation Ammunition Development: Polymer Cased (PCA) & Cased Telescopic (CAT)

Work Description - Development Of Polymer Cased Ammunition (pca) And Cased Telescopic Ammunition (cat)

The Department of Defence Research and Development, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Tender Inviting Authority, Shri Vijay Mishra, SC F, located at ARDE Pashan, Pune (Pincode: 411021), invites open tenders for the "Development of Polymer Cased Ammunition (PCA) and Cased Telescopic Ammunition (CAT)". This tender, identified by Reference Number ARDE/27EOI002/Polymer Cased Ammunition/CMS1 and Tender ID 2026_DRDO_774744_1, falls under the 'Goods' category with a 'Supply' form of contract. The tender was e-published on 25th June 2026 at 05:00 PM. Interested bidders can download documents and submit bids from 25th June 2026 (document download starts at 05:15 PM, bid submission starts at 05:20 PM). The deadline for document download and bid submission is 14th July 2026 at 02:30 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 6th July 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Infantry Ammunition Conference Hall, ARDE Pashan, Pune. Bids will be opened on 15th July 2026 at 03:00 PM at MMD ARDE Pashan, Pune. There is no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required, and bids will remain valid for 90 days. Prospective bidders are advised to carefully review the tender documents, which include specifications, commercial terms, and details pertaining to "Make in India" compliance, as these are crucial components of the single cover submission.