Indian Coast Guard Echo Sounder Tender Skipper GDS 102 Kakinda 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Coast Guard (Department of Defence) seeks procurement and related services for an Echo Sounder system: Make Skipper, Model GDS 102, with integration into the vessel’s data feed for comprehensive depth monitoring. Estimated contract value is ₹186,900. The delivery and installation are to occur at ICGS Priyadarshini, C/O ICGS Kakinda, Burma Shell Area, Beach Road Junction, Kakinda Port, Kakinda 533007. The BOQ shows no quantifiable items, indicating a focused single-item scope or a bundled service. A key differentiator is the requirement for a locally based service provider office within the consignee state, ensuring post-sale support and compliance with regional service norms. This tender emphasizes installation/commissioning readiness and reliable depth data integration for coastal surveillance operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Echo Sounder; Brand: Skipper; Model: GDS 102; purpose: improve depth data visibility for monitoring.
• Scope: installation and commissioning at Kakinda port address; integration with existing integrated bridge system.
• Standards/Compliance: not explicitly listed in BOQ; emphasis on on-site service capability and certified documentation.
• Serviceability: office of service provider must be located in the consignee state; documentary evidence required.
• Documentation: bid must include required certificates as per bid document/ATC; OEM authorization encouraged.
• Delivery timeframe: not specified; installation tied to delivery at the Kakinda facility; post-delivery support implied.
• Additional context: buyer-added terms include strict adherence to certificates and the scope of work file.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed; bidders must review ATC for exact terms.
• Delivery/Installation: at ICGS Priyadarshini, Kakinda Port; on-site commissioning included if scope covers supply.
• Eligibility: service-provider office within the consignee state; documentary evidence to be submitted.
• Documentation: upload all certificates, GST, PAN, experience, and financial disclosures as required by bid documents.
• Compliance: offers rejected if certificates/ documents are missing per ATC/Corrigendum.
• Miscellaneous: refer to Bid Specific ATC for additional scope of work and attachments.