Prequalification for Advanced Defence Technology Development

Work Description - Expression Of Interest (eoi) Notice For Pre-qualification Of Prospective Firm For Taking Up Innovative Niche Technological Development Problems In Various Domains

The Department of Defence Research and Development, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Tender Inviting Authority S S REDDY KUMAR at RCI,DCMM,HYDERABAD, has issued an Expression Of Interest (EOI) Notice for the Pre-Qualification of Prospective Firms. This EOI, bearing Tender Reference Number RCI/NICHE/EOI/001 (Tender ID: 2026_DRDO_762551_1), seeks to identify qualified entities capable of undertaking Innovative Niche Technological Development Problems across various domains. The tender was e-published on 28-Apr-2026 at 03:15 PM, with the document download and bid submission window commencing concurrently. Interested firms can download documents and submit their bids until 17-Aug-2026 at 10:00 AM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 15-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM at RCI PREMISES. The submitted bids will be opened on 18-Aug-2026 at 10:30 AM at the CONFERENCE HALL,DCMM,RCI. There is no Tender Fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this EOI, and bids will remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. Applicants are required to submit their EOI documents and mandatory supporting documentation in a single cover, as detailed in the tender specifics.