Iridium Telemetry Services for Moored Buoy System (2026-2030)

This tender seeks comprehensive Iridium Telemetry Services for a Moored Buoy System, specifically covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is the inviting authority, with the Director acting as the Tender Inviting Authority. The work involves providing these critical telemetry services, and the contract type is a Rate Contract with a period of performance of 1460 days. Interested bidders must submit their proposals, including a signed and sealed NIT, scanned copy of EMD, a filled commercial compliance sheet, any other relevant documents, and a price bid. The EMD amount is ₹82,970, payable to "NIOT OTHER RECEIPT ACCOUNT" at NIOT Chennai, with EMD through Bank Guarantee/ST or exemption being permissible. The tender documents are available for download from October 6, 2026, 03:00 PM, until October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM. Bid submission is open from October 8, 2026, 09:00 AM, to October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NIOT Chennai. The tender reference number is NIOT/SnP/OH/50027/2026-27, and the Tender ID is 2026_NIOT_928985_1. The tender is a single-cover type, and no tender fee is applicable. The bid validity period is 90 days.