Innovative Niche Technology Development Partnerships for Defence Research

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

This tender, issued by the Department of Defence Research and Development, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for pre-qualification of prospective firms capable of undertaking innovative niche technological development problems across various domains. The tender reference number is RCI/NICHE/EOI/001. Prospective bidders can download tender documents from April 28, 2026, 03:15 PM until August 31, 2026, 10:00 AM. Bids must be submitted between April 28, 2026, 03:15 PM and August 31, 2026, 10:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on September 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the Conference Hall, DCMM, RCI, Hyderabad (Pincode: 500069). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 05:43 PM at RCI Premises. This is an open tender for Goods, specifically categorized under Miscellaneous Goods, with a bid validity of 180 days. There are no EMD or tender fees associated with this EOI, and it is a single-cover bid process. The EOI aims to identify firms with the expertise to tackle specialized technological challenges for the Defence Research and Development Organisation, specifically within the RCI, DCMM, Hyderabad under the Office of DG (MSS).