📄Overview
Department of Defence Research and Development has invited limited tender bids for "99.999 percentage HELIUM 5.0, GRADE-VI, Qty. 500 Cu.m" at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — a Defence / Paramilitary supply / goods on a Supply basis, carrying an estimated value of about ₹58.50 L (derived from the EMD, as the department didn't publish it). Bids close on 18 June 2026. EMD is ₹1.17 L. Reference NSTL/27ATT009/LP-III/26-27/M09.
🗓️Timeline
Published
12 Jun 2026
Submission opens
12 Jun 2026
Submission closes
18 Jun 2026
Bid opening
19 Jun 2026
📎Tender documents
PDFTendernotice_1.pdfNIT · 853 KBPDFM09RFP.pdfTender Documents · 4.2 MBPDFM09TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS.pdfTechnical Specifications · 9.1 MBXLSBOQ_864397.xlsBOQ · 255 KB
Documents are mirrored from the source portal for reference. Live bidding and authoritative documents remain on the official portal.
📋Complete tender details
🏷️ Identification
Tender ID2026_DRDO_771927_1
Reference No.NSTL/27ATT009/LP-III/26-27/M09
OrganisationDepartment of Defence Research and Development » Defence Research and Development Organisation » DFMM » Office of DG(ECS) » DARE
Product categoryMiscellaneous Goods
💰 Commercials
Estimated value₹58.50 L
Form of contractSupply
EMD₹1,17,000
EMD exemptionAllowed
Tender feeNil
Payment modeOffline
⚖️ Process & eligibility
Tender typeLimited Tender
CategorySupply / Goods
No. of covers2
Bid validity120 days
Two-stage biddingNo
Withdrawal allowedYes
📍 Location & authority
LocationVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
PIN530027
Bid opening placeNSTL, Visakhapatnam, 530027
Inviting authorityThe Director, NSTL (Visakhapatnam)
❓Frequently asked questions
What is this tender for?
Department of Defence Research and Development floated this tender for "99.999 percentage HELIUM 5.0, GRADE-VI, Qty. 500 Cu.m" — Defence / Paramilitary work, procured as a supply / goods contract on a Supply basis.
What is the estimated value?
The value was not disclosed; based on the EMD it works out to about ₹58.50 L.
What are the EMD and tender fee?
EMD is ₹1.17 L; tender fee is nil.
When do bids close?
Bids close on 18 June 2026; bids open on 19 June 2026.