Indian Navy Repair & Overhaul SRB Submarine Rescue Bell Tender Ernakulam Kerala NDT ISO 550 compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Navy seeks Repair and Overhauling Service for the Initial Survey, inspection, NDT & Hydrostatic testing of the Submarine Rescue Bell (SRB) intended for INS Nireekshak. The procurement is located in Ernakulam, Kerala (682001). The package specifies an EMD of ₹160,000 and emphasizes vendor commitment to past experience with the same equipment, excluding unsolicited bids. The absence of a BOQ indicates a tightly scoped service contract focused on diagnostic and testing deliverables rather than full system fabrication. The unique requirement centers on equipment-specific reliability and safety standards for underwater rescue gear under military approval. A dedicated OEM/service support channel is expected, with an emphasis on firm offers that demonstrate technical credibility in SRB maintenance. This tender requires clear demonstration of capability, and the buyer’s terms prohibit subcontracting without written consent.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Initial Survey, inspection, NDT & Hydrostatic testing of Submarine Rescue Bell (SRB) for INS Nireekshak
• Location: Ernakulam, Kerala; delivery/commissioning site to be confirmed
• EMD: ₹160,000; payment terms to be defined in the bid document
• BOQ items: Not available; no quantity schedule provided
• Standards/Compliance: Explicit standards not specified; bidders must rely on prior SRB testing experience and maritime safety practices
• Experience: Past work on SRB or similar underwater rescue equipment is explicitly highlighted by the buyer
• Support: Dedicated/oem service contact required; no unsolicited offers allowed
• Bid evaluation: Firm offers with proven past experience will be preferred; assignments/sub-contracting require buyer consent

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹160,000 required; method of payment to be specified in tender
• Assignment/Sub-contract: Prohibited without prior written consent; joint responsibility remains with contractor and any sub-contractor
• Service Support: Must provide a dedicated toll-free/service number
• Past Experience: Must demonstrate concrete prior experience with equivalent SRB equipment
• Bid Submission: Only firm offers from qualified bidders will be considered; unsolicited bids rejected at techno-commercial stage
• OEM/Authorisation: Notified SLA requires OEM familiarity or authorised service background; non-compliant bids may be disqualified