DRDO Defence Research and Development Organisation Helium 99.999% 5.0 Grade VI Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Organisation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Product/Service: Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 99.999% helium with 5.0 grade VI specification; includes training of operators and provision of any statutory clearances if required. Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 530001. Estimated value / EMD: Not disclosed in the tender data; no BOQ items listed. The scope explicitly involves complete delivery, on-site installation and commissioning, plus operator training. Unique aspect: emphasis on end-to-end lifecycle support and adherence to statutory clearances if applicable.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications available in the tender data. Available clues indicate procurement of extremely high-purity helium (99.999%), categorized under Grade VI with a 5.0 designation. Bid scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. Documentation must include all relevant certificates; escalation matrix for service support must be provided by the bidder/OEM. GST considerations are bidder-determined with actual rate reimbursement as per applicable rules. Deliverables must align with on-site deployment in Visakhapatnam and potential statutory clearances if required.
• Key implied requirements:
  • High-purity helium supply arrangements
  • On-site installation and commissioning readiness
  • Training program for operators
  • Service support escalation contacts from OEM
  • Compliance with general GST processes and documentation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: not disclosed in the data; bidders should verify at bid submission.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all certificates/documents sought in the Bid Document, ATC, and any corrigenda.
• Scope of supply: price must cover delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any required statutory clearances.
• Service & Support: provide an escalation matrix with telephone numbers for post-installation service.
• GST: bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actual or applicable rate, whichever is lower, up to quoted GST percentage.
• This procurement requires readiness for on-site deployment in Visakhapatnam and adherence to DRDO terms for post-sales support.