Tender ID	Tender1217
Reference No.	TendersTime1217
Tender Brief	DRDO Tender 2026: RFI/EOI for DER Programme Rollout & Management | No EMD | Apply by 4 May
Tender Description	Explore DRDO’s latest RFI/EOI tender for Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Programme rollout and management. Check eligibility, scope, deadlines, and submission details. No EMD required.
Pre-Qualification Criteria Tender Overview The Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence Research & Development – DRDO) has invited bids under a Request for Information (RFI) / Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Rollout and Management of the Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Programme. This tender is published on the GeM portal for information and capability assessment purposes, aimed at identifying competent service providers for future implementation. Key Tender Details Particular Details Tender ID GEM/2026/B/7437686 Publishing Date 13 April 2026 Ministry Ministry of Defence Department Defence Research & Development (DRDO) Organisation Office of DG (Aero) Project Type RFI / EOI (Consultancy / Training / Programme Management) Contract Duration 2 Months 1 Day Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal) Bid Type Two Packet Bid Evaluation Method Total Value Based  Important Dates Event Date & Time Tender Publishing Date 13 April 2026 Bid Closing Date 04 May 2026 (12:00 PM) Bid Opening Date 04 May 2026 (12:30 PM) Pre-Bid Meeting Not Mentioned Bid Validity 180 Days Scope of Work The selected agency will be responsible for: Rollout planning and implementation of the Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Programme Programme management and operational execution Ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, and service-level requirements Supporting technical, training, and engineering processes related to DER This tender is exploratory (RFI/EOI) and does not immediately constitute a commercial contract but aims to assess industry capability. Eligibility Criteria General Eligibility Bidders must meet technical and quality specifications as per the scope Compliance with GeM guidelines and statutory regulations Relaxations MSME & Startups (DPIIT Registered) are eligible for: Experience relaxation Turnover relaxation Subject to submission of valid supporting documents Pre-Qualification Criteria Relevant experience in: Engineering programme rollout Training / vocational / professional services Capability to deliver DER-related services Compliance with service-level agreements and regulatory standards Financial Criteria Requirement Details Minimum Average Annual Turnover Not Specified Net Worth Requirement Not Specified Minimum Experience Not Specifically Defined (Relaxations Applicable) EMD Requirement Not Required Tender Fee Not Applicable EMD Exemption Yes (Not Required for all bidders)   Commercial & Submission Details Parameter Details Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal) Bid Type Two Packet (Technical + Financial) EMD Exemption Yes Tender Fee Not Required Performance Guarantee (ePBG) Not Required   Document Checklist Bidders are required to upload the following documents: Mandatory Documents Experience Certificates Turnover Details Certificates as requested in ATC Compliance documents (SOW, SLA, regulatory requirements) Conditional Documents MSME / Startup Certificate (if claiming exemption) Supporting proof for relaxation (experience/turnover) Additional Documents (if applicable) Scope of Work document Payment Terms GeM Availability Report Undertaking by Competent Authority Additional Notes This is a Request for Information / Expression of Interest (RFI/EOI), not a final procurement tender No Tender Fee or EMD is applicable Preference will be given to MSME bidders (up to L1+15%) Compliance with Labour Laws and GeM policies is mandatory
Minimum Average annual Turnover	Not Specified
Net Worth	Not Specified
Minimum Experience	Not Specifically Defined (Relaxations Applicable)
Submission Mode	Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption	Yes (Not Required for all bidders)
Tender Fee (Number)	Not Required
EMD (Number)	Not Required
Mode of EMD	Not Mentioned
Estimated Cost	N/A
Start Date of Document Collection	13 April 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date	Not Mentioned
Last Date for Submission	04 May 2026 (12:00 PM)
Opening Date	04 May 2026 (12:30 PM)
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