Deep Water Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Operations and Maintenance Contract

Work Description - Operational And Maintenance Contract For Deep Water Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting bids for a critical operational and maintenance contract for a deep water autonomous underwater vehicle. This tender, with Tender ID 2026_NIOT_919584_1 and Tender Reference Number NIOT/SnP/DOMV1A/14/2026-27, falls under the Services category and is for Miscellaneous Services, specifically focusing on the operational and maintenance contract for deep water autonomous underwater vehicles. The contract duration is for 365 days, and the bid validity period is 90 days. The EMD amount required is ₹8,58,915, payable to "NIOT other receipt account" at NIOT Canara Bank, with exemptions allowed through BG/ST. The tender document is available for download from July 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM until August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids can be submitted from August 04, 2026, at 09:00 AM, with the final submission deadline being August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will commence on August 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NIOT. The tender is for a single cover submission, and no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Interested parties are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed information regarding tenderer class and any specific NDA/pre-qualification requirements.