Supply of 900 Bar Deep Ocean Simulator for National Institute of Ocean Technology

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting global tenders for the supply of a "DEEP OCEAN SIMULATOR 900 bar (DOS 900)". This critical procurement, identified by Tender Reference Number NIOT/HVT/1473/2026-27 and Tender ID 2026_NIOT_924546_1, falls under the "Goods" category and is for "Miscellaneous Goods". The work description specifically details the "DEEP OCEAN SIMULATOR 900 bar (DOS 900)", with a contract type of "Supply". The submission process is structured with two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Finance/Price bid. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹7,00,00,000 is required, with options for EMD exemption through Bank Guarantee/ST or other specified means. The tender documents will be available for download from September 3, 2026, at 09:00 AM until October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids can be submitted starting October 5, 2026, at 09:00 AM, with the final submission deadline on October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NIOT, Chennai. A pre-bid meeting will be conducted via video conference on September 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The tender period for the work is stipulated as 720 days, with a bid validity of 120 days. The tender fee is NIL. Potential bidders are advised to refer to the tender document for detailed information regarding tenderer class, NDA/pre-qualification requirements, and other specific instructions.