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Global Expression of Interest (EoI) for DEFENCE BUSINESS Selection and Empanelment of Technology Partners with CEL for Consortium Bidding, Pre-Bid Tie-ups, Joint R and D, Co-Production, and System Integration in the Defence Business

Issued by Central Electronics Limited · via eProcurement (NIC) — etenders.gov.in

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Published
2 Nov 2026
Closes
16 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC
Bid opening
16 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
Reference
C-2(b)/EOI/0602/0396/2026/11-1
Location
Central/Multi, India
Sector
Defence & Security

At a glance

Central Electronics Limited in India has published a call for expressions of interest in defence & security: “Global Expression of Interest (EoI) for DEFENCE BUSINESS Selection and Empanelment of Technology Partners with CEL for Consortium Bidding, Pre-Bid Tie-ups, Joint R and D, Co-Production, and System Integration in the Defence Business”. Submissions close on 16 November 2026, 15 days from today. Quote reference C-2(b)/EOI/0602/0396/2026/11-1 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 23 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 51 open defence & security notices in India on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eProcurement (NIC) — etenders.gov.in, not through FreeTender.

Details

Tender Type
Open Tender
Contract Form
EOI
Tender Category
Works
Product Category
Miscellaneous Works
EMD
0.00
Period of Work
NA
Pre-Bid Meeting
NA
Pincode
201010

Global Expression of Interest (EoI) for DEFENCE BUSINESS Selection and Empanelment of Technology Partners with CEL for Consortium Bidding, Pre-Bid Tie-ups, Joint R and D, Co-Production, and System Integration in the Defence Business

Documents required from bidders: Document submission as per EOI, Form-1 Format of covering letter, Undertacking for Blacklisting as per format 3, Document check list.

Context for bidders

We hold 23 notices from Central Electronics Limited, going back to August 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Energy & Power and IT & Telecom. There are 51 open Defence & Security tenders in India. This one closes in 15 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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