G-11 Platform Development and Supply for C-130J and C-17 Aircraft Heavy Drop Systems

The Department of Defence Production, through the Chief General Manager of the Ordnance Parachute Factory, a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, located at Napier Road, Cantt, Kanpur-208004, is issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the selection of a Business Partner. This significant tender, identified by reference number OPF/EoI/RnD/12/2026-27, falls under the Goods category and specifically pertains to the Aviation product category, with a sub-category of Heavy Drop System (HDS) Platform. The primary objective is to identify a partner for the comprehensive development, manufacturing, qualification, and subsequent supply of the G-11 Platform, which is crucial for the Heavy Drop System intended for deployment from C-130J and C-17 aircraft. This tender opportunity, advertised on eprocure.gov.in, commenced on September 24, 2026, at 06:00 PM, with document downloads also beginning on the same date and time. Prospective applicants are advised that the bid submission period will be from September 24, 2026, 06:00 PM, until November 7, 2026, 05:00 PM. The crucial bid opening date is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Notably, there is no Tender Fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this Expression of Interest. The successful collaboration will be based in Kanpur, signifying a commitment to domestic capabilities in advanced defence systems.