Indian Navy Material Hardness Testing Equipment Procurement

The Indian Navy, under the Department of Military Affairs and Ministry of Defence, is issuing a tender for the procurement of vital material testing equipment. This procurement, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8236155, is critical for ensuring the quality and integrity of materials used within naval operations. The tender opens on 11-11-2026 at 7:37 PM and will close on 21-11-2026 at 8:00 PM. Specifically, the Indian Navy requires a total quantity of four units encompassing a comprehensive suite of hardness testing instruments. These include Shore A Hardness Testers (Analog) complete with test stands and test gauges, Shore D Hardness Testers (Analog) similarly equipped with test stands and test gauges, Shore M Hardness Testers (Analog) which are to include a test stand, sample holder, and test gauge, and finally, Digital IRHD (Normal) Testers, also to be supplied with a test stand. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining stringent material standards and operational readiness within the organization.