Airborne Compact Beam Directing Optical Channel Design and Development

This tender is issued by the Department of Defence Research and Development, under the Ministry of Defence, for the design and development of a compact beam directing optical channel for airborne applications. The bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7928591, is open from September 4, 2026, at 5:05 PM, to October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The procurement encompasses the development and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) charges for the design and development of both a proto unit and a SOFT (Software Operation and Test Facility) unit of the compact beam directing optical channel. Additionally, the tender includes provision for SOFT charges related to the airborne application and the supply of spares for the beam director section and the imaging and laser section. The total quantity required for these items is six. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,783,000.0 is mandated for participation in this bid. The issuing office for this requirement is the Office of DG (ECS), located in Hyderabad.