DefInsights - Sugosha Newsletter Sep 2019

DefInsightsVol.3Issue4-Sep2019
A SUGOSHA MEDIA PRESENTATION

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

DPM 2019 : Draft Update Industry Buzz

P 09 P 17

2 DPP Primer: Part 17

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Business Opportunities

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From the MD’s Desk

In this issue, I intend to write on the situation in Pakistan. Pakistan has been
extremely uncomfortable on the abrogation of special status ( albeit a temporary
one), to Jammu and Kashmir and has been going around the world to seek pity and
sympathy, in vain. The situation in Pakistan is one of despondency and lies, leading
to their own peril.

The Imran Khan government continued to target major opposition leaders through
the accountability process. Releasing a secretly recorded video at a press
Mrs. Shanti Kuber conference, PML (N) leader Maryam Nawaz alleged that the accountability judge,
who convicted and sentenced Nawaz Sharif to imprisonment, had admitted to an
acquaintance that he had been blackmailed into giving the verdict. PML (N) leaders insinuated that the
blackmailing had been done by the government along with the security establishment. In a well-
attended public meeting in Punjab later on, Maryam called for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s resignation.
Ruling subsequently on a clutch of petitions concerning the above video, the Supreme Court ordered
disciplinary action against the accountability judge. However, the apex court did not give any relief to
Nawaz Sharif, noting that the video might have relevance to his appeal pending in the Islamabad High
Court against his conviction by the accountability court. In a separate move, the National Accountability
Bureau (NAB) started the process of freezing Shehbaz Sharif’s assets in connection with a corruption
case against him. Former President Asaf Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
remained under detention in connection with the corruption cases registered against them by NAB. In
early August, Maryam Nawaz, who was out on bail granted by the Islamabad High Court pending
consideration of her appeal against her conviction in a corruption case and was very vocal in criticizing
the government, was placed under detention by NAB in connection with another accountability case.
Media regulatory authorities targeted the media outlets giving publicity to the statements of prominent
opposition leaders. The much touted opposition unity against the government failed to take off. The
very first opposition move to oust the pro-government Chairman of Senate failed because of fourteen
senators from PPP and PML(N) failing to cast votes with their parties.

The IMF Executive Board approved the bailout package of $6 billion for Pakistan, on which a staff level
agreement had been reached earlier. However, media reports pointed out that Pakistan’s net receipt
under the package would amount to $1.65 billion only because while receiving $6 billion from IMF in the
next three years, Pakistan is due to repay $4.355 billion in the next four years in respect of the funding
received earlier. In a sign of increasing role of the army leadership in economic decision making, the
army chief, General Qamar Bajwa, who was included by Prime Minister Imran Khan in the newly
constituted National Development Council in June, defended the government’s tough economic
measures as indispensable and essential to strengthen the economy in the long term.

Prime Minister Imran Khan extended the tenure of the army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa by three years
beyond the first tenure of three years, which he is due to complete in November this year. A notification
on the above issued by the Prime Minister’s office added that the decision had been taken in view of the
regional security environment. The decision was in keeping with the rumours circulating for some time

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that Bajwa was interested in an extension. Earlier in 2010, the former army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was
also given extension for a full term of three years by the then PPP government. The reason then was the
government’s desire to continue with a General with whom they had developed a working relationship
rather than having to develop an equation with a new general all over again. Also, it could be a quid pro quo,
for bringing Imran Khan to power and may be Imran had little choice.

With the sword of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist hanging over its head, Pakistan continued
to take reversible measures to create an impression of its seriousness to put an end to terror from its soil. In
early July, the JuD head Hafiz Saeed and twelve other leaders of the terror outfit were booked for terror
financing and money laundering. Later in the month, Hafiz Saeed was arrested by the Counter Terrorism
Department.

On July 17, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave its ruling in the case filed by India against denial by
Pakistan of consular access to the Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and the death sentence awarded to
him by a military court. ICJ decided that Pakistan had breached its obligations under the Vienna Convention
on Consular Relations (VCCR) by denying consular access to Jadhav. It directed Pakistan to provide, by means
of its own choosing, effective review and reconsideration of the conviction and sentence of Jadhav, so as to
ensure that full weight was given to the effect of violation of the aforementioned rights of consular access
under the VCCR. ICJ also declared that a continued stay of execution constituted an indispensable condition
for the effective review and reconsideration of the conviction and sentence of Jadhav. Pakistan stated that it
would abide by the judgment of the ICJ.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, accompanied by their army chief Qamar Bajwa and DG, ISI paid a visit to the US
from July 21 to 23. In a conciliatory gesture in early July, the US designated the Baluchistan Liberation Army
(BLA), which has been attacking Pakistani and Chinese interests in Baluchistan, as a terrorist group. A senior
US administration official stated on the eve of the visit that they wanted to send a message to Pakistan that
“door is open” to repair relations and build an enduring partnership if Islamabad changes its policies about
terrorists and militants.

Indian diplomacy will have to factor in the direction which Pakistani propaganda is now likely to take. This is
because Pakistan will appeal to the Islamic world and sections of western liberal opinion, particularly,
western media, which, Khan noted, had turned against India as never before. It hopes that by repeated lies
and false propaganda, internationally promoting the idea of a dangerous, fascist India, it will create a
narrative that will divert attention from its terrorism. India’s democratic and constitutional credentials are
strong; its economic trajectory globally attractive; it’s essential social peace and stability resilient. All this will
make Pakistan’s endeavours futile, but that does not mean it will not try, or that Indian diplomats can be
complacent. It will try to use the ground situation in the Kashmir Valley as the peg to hang its narrative. It,
therefore, follows that it will do its best not to allow it to settle down. All the talk of Khan becoming
Kashmir’s ambassador to highlight the so-called atrocities is an attempt in the same direction.

In mid-August, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his government’s decision to appoint a
Chief of Defence staff (CDS), who will act as head of the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The Indian
strategic community had long sought the establishment of a CDS. The latest version of the idea was initially
proposed in 2001 by a group of ministers tasked with reforming India’s national security apparatus in the

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aftermath of the 1999 conflict with Pakistan in Kargil, where the Indian response was hampered by a lack of
coordination among the services. A CDS would help the armed services execute joint operations more
effectively no doubt and it is long overdue anyways. In India, defence reforms have become imperative due
to the changing nature of the national-security threats facing the country. China, for one, has made
impressive strides over the last two decades, better equipping its forces while also reforming its command-
and control-structure and establishing integrated “theatre commands,” which are meant to give the
branches of the Chinese military better ability to prosecute joint operations. Today, China has a greater
capacity to rapidly mobilise complex operations across the Tibetan Plateau and along the Sino-Indian
border—which makes India nervous.

As part of one of the biggest war-fighting transformations taken up by the Indian Army, future Integrated
Battle Groups will be set up on the basis of its tasks, threats and terrain where it will be located, top officials
said, adding that these formations will come up along the frontiers with Pakistan and China. The first
Integrated Battle Group (IBG) will come up under the army’s Yol-based 9 Corps under the Western
Command in the next two years, officials added. They said it will take about four to five years for the
complete ‘IBGisation’ of the army. Work is also being done on setting up IBGs in the eastern frontier. An IBG
will be tested in a war game in Arunachal Pradesh by this year-end. Having tested IBGs in the plains under
the Western Command, the army wants to see how well they will function in the mountains.

In the neighbourhood, Anti-government protests that have roiled Hong Kong for more than three months
spread to the sports field on Tuesday (Sept 10), as many local fans defied Chinese law to boo the country's
national anthem ahead of a soccer World Cup qualifier against Iran. The latest sign of unrest in the former
British colony followed another weekend of sometimes violent clashes, in which police firing tear gas
engaged in cat-and-mouse skirmishes with protesters who at times smashed windows and started fires in
the streets.

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh is on a five-nation East Asian
tour, starting with Japan, one of
India’s increasingly important
strategic partners. India’s ties with
Japan have grown tremendously in
the last decade, though there are still
many areas that remain untapped in
this relationship. India and Japan
have grown particularly close since
the Modi government took office in
2014. The personal chemistry
between the two heads of state, has
had a positive impact. Earlier this
year, the two countries agreed to
hold a two-plus-two ministerial
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of defence and foreign affairs of the two countries. This will be the second such dialogue that India will be
engaged in after the India-U.S. 2+2 strategic dialogue. While specific details of the dialogue are not known,
one issue that was expected to be discussed was the sale of ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft to
India. The debate on the amphibious aircraft has gone on for a while now but the deal was reportedly stuck
because of pricing issues. Given the greater engagement of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard in stabilising
the Indo-Pacific, India is thought to be keen on this platform, if pricing issues can be resolved. The Japanese
company developing these aircraft has offered India complete transfer of technology, besides agreeing to
manufacture them in India. It seems more likely now.

Union Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh has
invited the Korean
Industries to explore the
feasibility of local
production of items,
used in main weapon
system, imported by
Indian Defence PSUs. He
proposed setting up of a
task force which
identifies such items
which are economically
viable and locally
produced in India
resulting in reduction of
import bill. While
addressing the CEO's of
Korean and Indian
Defence Industries in Seoul on Friday, in the presence of Minister of Defence Acquisition and Program
Administration, ROK, Wang Jung-hong, the minister said, ‘'The roadmap has listed a number of proposed
areas of co-operation in sectors of Land Systems, Aero Systems, Naval Systems, R & D co-operation and
collaboration in Testing, Certification and Quality Assurance.'

In another interesting development, the Indian government's immediate priority is to fast-track infantry
modernisation, including procuring 2,600 infantry combat vehicles and 1,700 future ready combat vehicles
for the Indian Army, has been making news. Another key priority is to procure 110 multirole fighter aircraft
for the IAF. "The government will spend USD 130 billion for fleet modernisation in the next 5-7 years across
all armed forces," the official document stated. The armed forces have been pushing for adequate allocation
of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with the possibility of a "two-front" war on both northern and
western borders. To bolster its operational capability, the Navy has already finalised a plan to have 200 ships,
500 aircraft and 24 attack submarines in the next 3-4 years. At present, the Navy has around 132 ships, 220
aircraft and 15 submarines. The sources said the government is also determined to significantly enhance
IAF's overall combat capabilities and a detailed plan is being finalised.

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Some International Defence news:

South Korean defence company Hanwha Systems will incorporate a hull-mounted sonar (HMS) system on
each of the Philippine Navy's Del Pilar (Hamilton and Hero) class as part of a contract to upgrade the ships.
he PHP1.5 billion (USD28 million) contract, which was signed in late August, also includes works to install a
new integrated combat management system (CMS) and radar electronic support measures (ESM) across all
three ships in the class. United Aircraft Corporation subsidiary Russian Aircraft Corporation (RAC) MiG has
developed an export-oriented variant of its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-35 multirole combat aircraft (MCA). The
MiG-35 export version is a 4++ generation MCA “made using some fifth-generation aircraft technologies”.
The platform has been fitted with a nose-mounted radar with an active electronically scanned array (AESA),
as well as an electro-optical search-and-track system installed under the fuselage for employment against
land targets. Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) unveiled new aerial tankers at the MAKS 2019
aerospace show. The company presented its new Ilyushin Il-78M-90A tanker based on the Il-76MD-90A
heavy airlifter. The export version of the Il-78M-90A is designated as the Il-78MK-90A. According to UAC, the
aircraft is in fact a multirole tanker-transport that, depending on range, transfers 47 – 78 tonnes of fuel or
has a payload of 60 tonnes. The US State Department on 27 August approved the possible Foreign Military
Sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Lithuania for an estimated USD170.8 million. The agency said
Lithuania requested 500 JLTVs in the M1278A1 heavy gun carrier configuration, as well as unspecified
quantities of M153 Common Remote Weapon Stations (CROWS), MK-93 weapons mounts, and M2 12.7×99
mm heavy machine guns. The US Air Force (USAF) is laying the groundwork for a fifth-generation (5G) radio
frequency (RF) communications network at its bases, according to the service's top civilian. The service is
working with industry to install and sustain 5G networks at 10 USAF bases in the southeast United States.
Embraer has delivered the first KC-390 transport aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira:
FAB), with an acceptance ceremony at the type's future operating base on 4 September. With a contract for
28 aircraft for Brazil being placed in 2014, the two flight test platforms are to be refurbished ahead of
delivery to the FAB for a final fleet of 30. Deliveries are due to conclude in 2026. Israeli company Rafael
Defence Systems and businessman Avihai Stolero have completed an acquisition of UAV manufacturer
Aeronautics. Both parties will hold a 50% stake. This acquisition marks Rafael's entrance into the UAS
market.

Plenty on the Indian Defence Industry too, we will focus on that in our October issue.

Happy reading..

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Defence Procurement Manual 2019
Draft Update

By Sohil Patel The updated draft of Defence Procurement Manual 2019 was released on
13th Sep 2019. It has taken 10 years to get a new version of the DPM, which
is still in the draft stage. There have been some noteworthy amendments to
DPM 2009 and then there are areas that are still wanting for more. We shall
take a foretaste of the changes proposed in DPM 2019 through this brief
analysis.

A few chapters have been rearranged in the 2019 draft, the reasoning not
being clear at this point, for ease of reading or better sequential ordering of
topics. The most significant changes have been the addition of the following
chapters in the DPM 2019 Draft:

Chapter 11 - ICT Procurement

Chapter 12 - Procurement of Consultancy services

Chapter 13 - Outsourcing of Non-Consultancy Services

This indicates the growing requirement for Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) products and services within the Indian Armed Forces. ICT
goods and services refers to the entire range of IT equipment, Software,
automation solutions, customized/bespoke software development,
solutions for enterprise-wide applications etc.. It is to be noted that this
procedure will not be applicable to acquisition of ICT enabled weapon
systems/ aircrafts, ships and equipment platforms that are procured to
enhance the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces have also felt the need of hiring external experts where it
lacks in capability and capacity. These Consultancy Services typically involve
providing expert or strategic advice like management consultants, policy
consultants, communications consultants, Advisory and project related
Consulting Services, engineering services, finance, accounting and taxation.

The other notable amendments in the DPM 2019 draft are, for obvious
reasons, to do with e-Procurement and Make in India. DPM 2019 gives
priority to purchasing through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM portal)
and e-tendering process has been documented in detail. E-publishing and E-
Procurement have been added in the Types of Tendering.

With regards to Make in India, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have

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been given product reservations and other facilities like exemption of earnest money deposit. Purchase
preference shall be given to local suppliers (as defined in policy) in all procurements undertaken by procuring
entities as per Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion. Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified a policy vide Notification No.33(3)/2013-IPHW
dated 23.12.2013 for Preferential Market Access (PMA) in Government procurement for Domestically
Manufactured Electronic Products (DMEP), having a specified minimum domestic Value Addition (VA) for
notified items of Electronics and Networking.

The following table highlights the significant amendments proposed in DPM 2019:

Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019
Para 1.3
Chapter 1 The term procurement means acquiring all The term “Procurement” means acquiring all types
types of goods (both scaled and non-
Para 1.4 (1.4.3) scaled), such as equipment, stores, spares, of goods (both scaled and non-scaled/NIV) and
Chapter 1 technical literature, etc., as well as all types
of services, including packing, unpacking, services, such as equipment, stores, spares, tools
preservation, transportation, insurance,
delivery, special services, leasing, technical and calibration equipment, technical literature,
assessment, consultancy, systems study,
software development, maintenance, software etc., as well as all types of services,
updates, conservancy, etc.
including packing, unpacking, preservation,

transportation, insurance, delivery, special services,

leasing, technical assessment, consultancy, systems

study, software development, maintenance,

updates, conservancy, etc. The term ‘goods’ also

includes works and services which are incidental or

consequential to the supply of such goods, such as

transportation, insurance, installation,

commissioning, training and maintenance.

CAPEX model: In the CAPEX Model, Capital

expenditures is used by the buyer to straightway

purchase goods followed by procurement of

consumables, arranging comprehensive

maintenance contact after warranty period and

finally disposing the product after useful life.

Para 1.4 (1.4.7) OPEX model: In the OPEX model, the Seller provides
Chapter 1 the goods, maintains it and also provides the
consumables as required and finally takes back the
Para 1.4 (1.4.8) goods after useful / contracted life. The expenditure
Chapter 1 is made by the Buyer in a staggered manner as per
the terms and conditions of the
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Electronic Reverse Auction- Electronic Reverse
Auction means an online real-time purchasing
technique utilized by the Procuring Entity to select
the successful bid, which involves presentation by
bidders of successively more favourable bids during
a scheduled period of time and automatic
evaluation of bids.

e-Procurement- It means the use of information
and communication technology (specially the
internet) by the Procuring Entity in conducting its
procurement processes with bidders for the
acquisition of goods (supplies), works and services
with the aim of open, non-discriminatory and
efficient procurement through transparent
procedures.

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019

Para 1.4 (1.4.18) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)- The
Chapter 1 The original equipment manufacturer which original equipment manufacturer is the only firm
is the only firm manufacturing the specified manufacturing the specified item/equipment of a
item/equipment of a specific make, as specific make, as distinguished from the stockists/
distinguished from the stockists/distributors distributors or suppliers of such items/equipment.
or suppliers of such items/equipment and no OEM may also be any other firm subsequently
other manufacturer exists for that manufacturing the item after acquiring the know-
equipment. how through transfer of technology (TOT) from the
original manufacturing firm

Para 2.1.2 Where applicable, the technical specifications
Technical
Standards shall, to the extent practicable, be based on the
Chapter 2
national technical regulations or recognized

national standards or building codes, wherever

such standards exist, and in their absence, be

based on the relevant international standards. In

case of Government of India funded projects

abroad, the technical specifications may be framed

based on requirements and standards of the host

beneficiary Government, where such

standards exist.

Para 2.2 Care should also be taken to avoid purchasing
Policy Guidelines quantities in excess of requirement to avoid
Chapter 2 inventory carrying costs.

Para 2.4 Broader Obligations principle – The procuring
authorities have also the responsibility and
Types of accountability to conduct public procurement in a
manner to facilitate achievement of the broader
Procurement objectives of the Government - to the extent these
are specifically included in the ‘Procurement
Chapter 2 Guidelines’ issued by the Nodal Ministry. These
could be in areas like Preferential procurement
from MSEs, locally manufactured goods or
services, Reservation of procurement of specified
class of goods from nominated agencies, support
to broader objectives of Government like ‘Make in
India’, facilitating administrative goals of other
Departments of Government like ensuring tax/
environment compliances, energy conservation
and complying with accessibility criteria as
mandated by Government from time to time etc.

Capital Booking Revenue Procedure (CBRP) –
MoD (Fin) from time to time exempt procurement
of certain items of capital nature following the
provisions of DPP and instead allow their
procurement following the provisions of DPM.
Such Capital procurements through Revenue
procedures are booked to Capital Heads.
Procurement Entities may refer to the latest
instructions issued by MoD on the subject before
processing such cases under DPM.

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019

Para 2.4 Purchase of goods and services without Purchase of goods and services through
Types of quotation: Purchase of goods and services up Government e-Marketplace (GeM)- The
Procurement to the value of Rs. 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen procurement of Goods and Services by
Chapter 2 Thousand) only on each occasion may be Departments or Organisations will be mandatory
made without inviting quotations or bids on for Goods or Services available on GeM (Rule 149
Para 2.5 the basis of a certificate to be recorded by of GFR 2017).
Product the Competent Financial Authority
Reservation, Purchase of goods and services without quotation:
Purchase/Price Purchase of goods and services up to the value of
Preference Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) only
Chapter 2 on each occasion may be made without inviting
quotations or bids on the basis of a certificate to
Para 2.5 be recorded by the Competent Financial Authority
Product
Reservation Product Reservation and other facilities for Product Reservation and other facilities for Micro
Purchase/Price
Preference Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Enterprises (MSEs) To enable wider
Chapter 2
(MSMEs): The Government of India has also dispersal of enterprises in the country, particularly
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reserved some items for purchase from in rural areas, the Central Government Ministries

registered Micro, Small and Medium or Departments or Public Sector Undertakings shall

Enterprises (MSMEs). A list of 358 such items continue to procure items reserved for

is given in Form DPM-1. Under the procurement exclusively from MSE, presently 358

Government Stores Purchase Programme, (three hundred and fifty- eight) items including

the Government of India has been extending eight items of Handicrafts, from Micro and Small

various facilities as given below to these Enterprises, which have been reserved for

MSMEs registered with NSIC under its Single exclusive purchase from them. The latest list may

Point Registration Scheme: be seen from the website of the MSME Ministry

(a) Issue of Tender Sets free of cost; http://dcmsme.gov.in/pppm.htm. Government of

(b) Exemption from payment of Earnest India has been extending various facilities as given

Money; below to these MSMEs.

(c) Waiver of Security Deposit up to the (i) Issue of Tender Sets free of Cost;

monetary limit for which the unit is (ii) Exempted from payment of Earnest Money;

registered; and (iii) Price Preference up to 15% (L1 + 15%) where

(d) Price Preference up to 15% over the L1 price is from someone other than MSEs. Such

quotation of large-scale units. MSEs shall be allowed to supply upto 25% of total

tendered value. .

Exemptions from the policy: Given their unique
nature, defence armament imports shall not be
included in computing 20 (twenty) percent goal for
Ministry of Defence. In addition, defence
equipments like weapon systems, missiles, etc.
shall remain out of purview of such policy of
reservation

Procurement Preference for domestically
manufactured electronic Products - Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
has notified a policy vide Notification No.33
(3)/2013-IPHW dated 23.12.2013 for Preferential
Market Access (PMA) in Government procurement
for Domestically Manufactured Electronic Products
(DMEP), having a specified minimum domestic
Value Addition (VA) for notified items of
Electronics and Networking.

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019

Para 2.5 Public Procurement (Preference to Make in
Product India): Purchase preference shall be given to local
Reservation, suppliers (as defined in policy) in all procurements
Purchase/Price undertaken by procuring entities as per Ministry of
Preference Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial
Chapter 2 Policy & Promotion vide order No. P45021/2/2017-
PP (BE-II) dated 28.05.2018 as amended time to
Para 3.3 time.
Registration of For goods and services not available on GeM, Head
Firms of Ministry/Department may also register
Chapter 3 suppliers of goods and services which are
specifically required by that Department of Office,
Para 3.3 periodically. Registration of the supplier should be
Procedure for done following a fair, transparent and
Registration reasonable procedure and after giving due
Chapter 3 publicity. Such registered suppliers should be
boarded on GeM as and when the item or service
Chapter 4 Chapter 5 in DPM 2009 get listed on GeM.

Para 5.2 Chapter 4 in DPM 2009 The firms/supplier(s) will be registered for a fixed
Tendering period depending on the nature of the goods.
Chapter 5 Procedure for Registration: Registration of
suppliers should be done ensuring fundamental
principles of public procurement (especially the
transparency principle - transparency, fairness,
equality, competition and appeal rights) with the
approval of Competent Financial Authority after
carefully assessing and verifying credentials,
capability, quality control systems, past
performance, after-sales service facilities, financial
background, and so on, of the supplier/
contractor/service provider(s): [MoF Goods
Manual 3.4.8]

Approval Process
Outlines the procurements of goods and services,
including Provisioning Review and Stages of
Procurement Proposal. Costing of Procurement
Proposals

Government e-Market place (GeM) (Rule 149 of
GFR 2017) 5.2.1 Procurement of Goods and
Services through GeM is mandatory for Goods or
Services available on GeM. The credentials of
suppliers on GeM shall be certified by GeM
administering agency. The procuring authorities
will certify the reasonability of rates.

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019

Para 5.3 4.1 Types of Tendering 5.3 Types of Tendering
Tendering
Chapter 5 4.1.1 Procurement of goods by obtaining 5.3.1 Procurement of goods by obtaining bids:

bids: Except for cases covered by paragraphs Except in cases covered by purchase of goods

2.4.9 (purchase of goods without obtaining without obtaining quotations, purchase of goods

quotations), 2.4.10 (purchase of goods through Purchase Committee, purchase of goods

through Purchase Committee) and 2.4.12 against Rate Contracts and purchase of goods

(purchase of goods against Rate Contracts) through GeM, goods should be procured under the

of Chapter 2 of this Manual, goods delegation of financial powers by adopting one of

should be procured by adopting one of the the following standard methods of obtaining bids:

following standard methods of obtaining (i) Advertised Tender Enquiry (OTE & GTE);

bids: (ii) Limited tender Enquiry;

(a) Advertised Tender Enquiry (also known as (iii) Two-Stage Bidding (in exceptional cases)

Open Tender Enquiry); (iv) Single Tender Enquiry;

(b) Limited tender Enquiry; and (v) Electronic Reverse Auctions. [GFR 158]

(c) Single Tender Enquiry.

5.3.2 E-Publishing (Rule 159 of GFR 2017)

Para 5.11.7 Exemption from Submission of Bid Security: 5.3.3 E-Procurement (Rule 160 of GFR 2017)
Bid Security Bid security is not required to be obtained
Chapter 5 from those firms who are registered with the Exemption from Submission of Bid Security: Bid
Central Purchase Organization (e.g. DGS&D), security is not required to be obtained from Micro
Para 5.29 National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Small Enterprises (MESs) as defined in MSE
Benchmarking or concerned Departments or Ministries of Procurement Policy issued by Department of
Chapter 5 the Government of India. Bid security need Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
not be asked for if the value of the tender is [GFR 170 (i)]/MSEs registered with NSIC and under
Para 6.20 Rs two lakh or less. Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) and those
Performance firms who are registered with the Central Purchase
Security Deposit 7.7.1 Performance Security: Performance Organization or concerned Departments or
Chapter 6 Security deposit payable to the Purchaser is Ministries of the Government of India for the same
furnished by the Supplier in the form of a item/range of products, goods or services for
14 Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) issued which the tenders have been issued. Bid security
by a public sector bank or a private sector need not be asked for if the value of the tender is
bank authorized to conduct government Rs five lakh or less.
business, in the prescribed format within
thirty days from the date of contract. At Benchmarking : It would be advisable to work out
present, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and the estimated reasonable rate or the benchmark,
HDFC Bank Ltd. are the three private sector to judge acceptability of the L1 offer based on
banks authorized to carry out government available information. Benchmarking of price
transactions. The performance security should be done before opening of the price bids to
ensure complete objectivity and fairness and the
fact that decision to negotiate or not itself
depends upon such an assessment.

6.20.1 Performance Security: Performance security
is payable by the supplier at the rate of 5%-10% of
the contract value and is to be taken from every
successful bidder irrespective of the registration
status of the firm. The amount of PBG should be
clearly mentioned in the contract. In the AMC/
Services contracts the amount of PBG held with
the buyer may be reduced proportionately after
satisfactory completion of service each year.
Performance Security deposit payable to the
Purchaser is furnished by the Supplier in the form
of a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) issued by

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019

Para 6.20 deposit is meant to compensate the Scheduled Commercial bank in India. It may also
Liquidated Purchaser for any loss suffered due to failure
Damages of the supplier to complete his obligations as be taken in the form of Fixed Deposit Receipt
Chapter 6 per the contract. Preferably, performance
security is payable by the supplier at the rate (FDR) from a Scheduled Commercial bank or online
Para 7.2 of 10% of the contract value.
Registration of payment in an acceptable form safeguarding the
FOEM
Chapter 7 purchaser’s interest in all respects. [GFR 171 (i)]

Para 7.6 However, Demand Draft/Banker’s cheque etc.
Procurement
from FOEM which have a short validity period of 3 months,
Chapter 7
should not be accepted.
Para 10.2
Design 6.23.4 LD in Consultancy Contracts: An appropriate
Development
Contracts liquidated damages clause should be incorporated
Chapter 10
in all consultancy contracts to safeguard the

interest of the organization. [MoF Consultancy

Manual 8.2]

9.3.1 Procedure for Registration [brief 6.23.5 LD in Outsourcing Contracts: An appropriate
mention in DPM 2009] liquidated damages clause should be incorporated
9.3.2 Registration of Authorized Vendors/ in all outsourcing contracts to safeguard the
Stockists of Foreign OEMs by the interest of the organization. The service provider
Service Headquarters etc. [brief mention in shall pay liquidated damages to the procuring
DPM 2009] entity at the rate per day stated in the contract for
delays in performance. The total amount of LD
Chapter 15 in DPM 2009 shall not exceed the amount defined in the
contract. [MoF Consultancy Manual 9.15.7]

7.2.1 Registration of Foreign Firms (OEMs/
Vendors/ Service Providers) - [details of
registration provided along with Information
Gathering and Assessment Stage]

7.2.2 Enlistment of Indian Representatives of
Foreign Firms [details of enlistment provided along
with Policy Procedure and Participation]

7.6 Insurance
7.6.1 Insurance: Wherever necessary, the goods
supplied under the contract, shall be fully insured
in a freely convertible currency against loss or
damage incidental to manufacture or acquisition,
transportation, storage and delivery in the manner
specified in the contract. If considered necessary,
insurance may cover “all risks” including war risks
and strike clauses.

10.2.2 Collaboration between Indian Industry and
Foreign OEMs: In view of limitations of indigenous
technology, there may be a need for seeking
critical technologies from foreign OEMs/vendors
for high-technology complex defence systems /
platforms. Such projects, may be undertaken in
partnership with an Indian vendor (including an
Indian company forming joint venture/establishing
production arrangement with foreign OEM),
followed by licensed production/indigenous
manufacture in the country with minimum 40%
[Make I/II Policy of DPP] indigenous content.

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Para Reference DPM 2009 Draft DPM 2019
Para 10.7.2
Design Following Standard and Special Conditions have
Development been added
Contracts >Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Chapter 10 >Joint IP Rights
>Access to Classified Documents/ Systems
Chapter 11 >Patents and Other Industrial Property Rights
>Change Management
Chapter 12 >Commitment Clause
>Modified Liquidated Damages Clause
Chapter 13 >Approval of Milestones/ Activities
>Sub-Contracting
Para 14.5 Chapter 12 in DPM 2009
Procedure for New Chapter on ICT Procurement
Letters of Credit Information and Communication Technology(ICT)
goods and services refers to the entire range of IT
Cha1p6ter 14 equipment, Software, Off-the-Shelf automation
solutions, customized/bespoke software
development, solutions for enterprise-wide
applications, integration; training; services for
information security, Vulnerability Assessment
(VA), consultancy, development, maintenance,
support administration and management of ICT
infrastructure.

New Chapter on Procurement of Consultancy
services
“Consultancy services” means any subject matter
of procurement, which involves primarily non-
physical project-specific, intellectual and
procedural processes where outcomes/
deliverables would vary from one consultant to
another, and which is other than goods or works.
These Services typically involve providing expert or
strategic advice e.g., management consultants,
policy consultants, communications consultants,
Advisory and project related Consulting Services
which include, feasibility studies, project
management, engineering services, finance,
accounting and taxation services, training and
development etc.

New Chapter on Outsourcing of Non-Consultancy
Services
Non-consulting services include maintenance,
transport services, logistics, clearing and
forwarding, building facilities management,
horticultural services, security, photocopier
service, janitor, catering, management of hostel
and guest houses, office errand services, drilling,
aerial photography, satellite imagery, mapping etc.

Details of documents for Opening of letters of
Credit provided

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Industry Buzz

Air-to-Air missile Astra successfully flight tested from Su-30 MKI

Air-to-Air missile, ASTRA, has been
successfully flight tested on 16
September 2019 off the coast of
Odisha. The missile was launched from
Su-30 MKI as a part of User trials. The
live aerial target was engaged
accurately demonstrating the capability
of first indigenous air-to-air missile.

The mission profile was executed in a
text book manner. Various Radars,
Electro-Optical Tracking System (EOTS)
and Sensors tracked the missile and confirmed its engagement with target.

A major achievement for indigenous capability – LCA (Navy) makes successful arrested landing

On 13 Sep 2019, the First ever arrested landing of LCA (Navy) at the shore-based test facility, INS Hansa
Goa took place which will pave the way for this Indigenous platform to undertake Aircraft Carrier landing
demonstration on board the Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, Vikramaditya.

After several years of flight
testing and four campaigns
of dedicated testing at
Shore Based Test facility
Goa, today the LCA (Navy)
Flight Test Team led by
Cmde J A Maolankar (Chief
Test Pilot), Capt Shivnath
Dahiya (LSO) & Cdr J D
Raturi (Test Director)
successfully executed a
text book arrested landing
at the Shore Based Test
Facility, INS Hansa, Goa.
This arrested landing heralds the arrival of true indigenous capability and displays the professional prowess
of our scientific community Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) embedded with design and build
capability of HAL(ARDC), DRDO and CSIR Labs involved in executing this land mark event.

This event marks the start of a new era where multiple agencies have come together to achieve a common
goal. The participation of Certification Agency (CEMILAC), Quality Agency (DGAQA) and above all the men
and women on the ground who serviced the aircraft and monitored it during strenuous trails is truly
commendable. The support of Indian Navy through the Navy Project office and DAPM at IHQ MoD Navy is
noteworthy. This event has put India on the world map as a nation with the capability to design a deck
landing aircraft.

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Big push for Make in India in Defence Acquisition Council meeting

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on 13 Sep 2019,
accorded approval for Capital Procurement for the Services amounting to approximately Rs 2,000 crores.

Maintaining focus on the 'Make in India' initiative, the DAC accorded approval for indigenous development
and production of the main gun 125mm Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding-Sabot (APFSDS)
ammunition for T-72/T-90 tanks by the Indian Industry, which would substantially enhance the enemy
armour penetration capability.

The DAC also approved procurement of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
developed and Industry manufactured Mechanical Mine Layer (Self Propelled) to improve automated
minelaying capability with the Indian Army.

Contract Signed for Modernisation of Radar and Missile Systems of Delhi Class of Indian Navy
Ships

The contract for modernisation of “Air Defence Complex Kashmir and Radar Fregat MAE” on P-15 (Delhi
Class) of ships was signed between the Ministry of Defence, India and JSC Rosoboronexport, Russian
Federation on September 12, 2019. The modernisation of Radar and Missile systems would substantially
enhance the Air Defence capability of the P-15 Ships.

As part of the scope of work under modernisation, major overhaul and refurbishment of sub systems would
be undertaken in India. In addition, manufacturing of critical hardware would also be undertaken in
partnership with the Indian industry.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh invites South Korean Defence manufacturing companies to
invest in India

India and Republic of Korea (ROK) have formulated a forward looking roadmap to take bilateral Defence
Industry co-operation to the next level, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh said on 6th Sep, while addressing
CEOs of Korean and Indian Defence Industries in Seoul, in the presence of Minister of Defence Acquisition
and Program Administration, ROK, Mr Wang Jung-hong. Raksha Mantri said the roadmap has listed a
number of proposed areas of co-operation in sectors of Land Systems, Aero Systems, Naval Systems, R&D co
-operation and collaboration in Testing, Certification and Quality Assurance.

Shri Rajnath Singh invited the Korean Industry to explore the feasibility of local production of items, used in
main weapon system, imported by Indian Defence PSUs. He proposed setting up of a task force which
identifies such items which are economically viable and locally produced in India resulting in reduction of
import bill.

“India offers tremendous business opportunity to Korean defence industries in India with liberalised
licencing regime, attractive FDI provisions, strong and skilled industrial work force, single window clearances
and establishment of Defence Investor Cell to facilitate investors and various other industry friendly
initiatives”, said Shri Rajnath Singh.

Raksha Mantri also invited a delegation from Korean Defence Industries to participate in DefExpo 2020
which will be held from 05 - 08 February, 2020 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He also took note of the MoU
being entered into to facilitate participation of large OEMs, MSMEs and Korean Industries in various Defence
Exhibitions in India. “Attractive discounts can also be offered to such companies who come forward to
participate in Def Expo 2020”, he added.

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh co-chairs Japan – India Defence Ministerial Meeting with
Japanese Defence Minister Mr Takeshi lwaya

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the Japan – India Defence Ministerial Meeting with Defence
Minister of Japan Mr Takeshi lwaya in Tokyo, 3 Sep 2019. The dialogue discussed various issues of mutual
concern including ways to further strengthen the existing bilateral co-operative arrangements and adopt
new initiatives towards achieving peace and security in the region.

The lndo-Pacific vision was discussed at length with an expression of India's preference for a rules-based
order along with centrality of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and inclusiveness and
security for all. The importance of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan in
addressing regional peace, security and stability was also highlighted. Furthermore, the two Ministers had
free and frank discussion on the emerging regional security scenario.

Raksha Mantri also discussed abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution and said talks and cross-
border terrorism originating from Pakistan cannot go together. He invited participation of Japanese
companies and other stakeholders at biennial DefExpo 2020 to be held in Lucknow. In a tweet Shri Rajnath
Singh said, “Had an extremely fruitful Ministerial Level Dialogue with Japan’s Defence Minister, Mr Takeshi
Iwaya in Tokyo. We discussed the full spectrum of India-Japan defence cooperation. We will continue
working together to further deepen the defence ties between both the nations.”

Induction of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter

On 3rd Sep 2019, the IAF formally inducted the AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter into its inventory at Air
Force Station Pathankot. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff
Committee and Chief of the Air Staff was the Chief guest at the event.

IAF has signed a contract with ‘The Boeing Company’ and US Government for 22 Apache Attack Helicopters.
The first eight helicopters have been delivered on schedule and the last batch of helicopters is to be
delivered by March 2020. These helicopters will be deployed in the Western regions of India.

The helicopter is capable of delivering variety of weapons which include air to ground Hellfire missiles, 70
mm Hydra rockets and air to air Stinger missiles. Apache also carries one 30 mm chain gun with 1200 rounds
as part of area weapon sub system. To add to the lethality of the helicopter, it carries fire control radar,
which has a 360° coverage and nose mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems.

The addition of Apache Attack Helicopter is a significant step towards modernisation of Indian Air Force
helicopter fleet. This procurement will enhance the capability of IAF in providing integrated combat aviation
cover to the army strike corps.

Contract for installation and commissioning of nine Precision Approach Radars concludes
between MoD and M/s Data Pattern (India) Pvt Ltd

A contract for installation and commissioning of nine Precision Approach Radars (PARs) was concluded on
26 Aug 2019, between Ministry of Defence and M/s Data Pattern (India) Pvt Ltd at a cost of Rs 380 crores
under ‘Buy Indian’ category. The state-of-the-art radars incorporating latest Phased Array technology will be
installed at Indian Naval Air Stations and Indian Air Force Stations.

The installation of these radars will enhance the Flight Safety at the terminal stages of aircraft landing at the
airfields. The installation and commissioning of radars at Indian Naval Air Stations is envisaged to be
completed by April 2022 and at Indian Air Force Stations by December 2022.

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Defence Procurement Procedure Primer

Part 17 – Defence Procurement Procedure for
‘Make’ Category - Chapter III

Continued from Part 16. Chapter III outlines the procedure for procurement
under Make category, more specifically Make I category. (Chapter IIIA
outlines procedure for Make II).

Design and Development of Prototype for Make-I Sub-Category

By Sohil Patel The design and development stage under ‘Make-I’ projects is expected to
undergo the following phases:-

 Project Definition Phase - This phase is a prelude to the Preliminary Design Phase and involves
mobilisation of initial start-up resources, including development laboratories etc., as specified in the
agreed DPR.

 Preliminary Design Phase - During this phase, the design parameters are established for configuration,
performance in compliance to user’s requirements and trade-off in the design. This also takes into
consideration various tests and studies to be conducted.

 Detailed Design Phase - This phase includes the detailed design of systems/sub-systems down to all
components. Specifications of various equipment, systems and sub-systems that are to be used in the
product/equipment/weapon systems would be finalised and all PSQRs frozen and they will be duly
ratified as SQRs by respective SEPC/ISEPC. Permissible variance wherever acceptable, may be indicated
as a range/percentage of SQR parameters. Engineering design documents, drawings, process planning
would be firmed up.

 Fabrication/Development Phase - Manufacture of sub-assemblies would be carried out based on the
final specifications arrived at in the detailed design phase. Limited quantities, as given in the EoI and
agreed to in DPR, can be fabricated/developed against the total prototype quantities required for
subsequent stages.

 Test & Analysis Phase - Concurrent with the design phase, testing of several components, system/sub-
system is undertaken. Test and analysis should also include software verification. Design testing
through simulation can also be undertaken. The testing may require specialised facilities like conduct of
proof firing and extensive firing trials for weapon systems. Provisioning of laboratory and other in-
house facilities and special equipment, if any, shall be made on terms and conditions as agreed upon in
the approved DPR.

 Integration Phase During this phase, various systems and sub-systems are integrated and the system
integration testing is carried out in accordance with the test procedures approved and agreed upon.
The integration procedure, the interface details, the performance and assembly of modules/sub
systems would be finalised.

 Performance Evaluation Phase After the integration of the various sub-systems, the prototype would be
subjected to technical and limited field trials to assess the overall performance of the systems against
stated SQRs by the development agencies and IPMT. Based on the test and analysis conducted by
them, there may be a need for change of design to meet essential SQRs. This is a continuous process
until the design is finally proven and meets the essential SQRs, subject to agreed time limits as per
approved DPR.

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User Trials

User trials would be carried out by the SHQ in close consultation with IPMT to validate the performance
of the system against the parameters/specifications approved after the development of prototype. SHQ
will formulate the Trial Directive and constitute the Trial Team.

The SQRs of the equipment would therefore be a part of the Trial Directives and only the essential
parameters as detailed in the SQRs will be tested.

Based on the inputs of SHQ/IPMT, the DPR will clearly include the list of trials/items/facilities/
consumables, which will be provided free of cost during trials.

Staff Evaluation

Based on the User Trials, the SHQ would carry out a Staff Evaluation, which gives out the compliance of
the demonstrated performance of the equipment vis-à-vis the SQRs.

Once the Staff Evaluation report is accepted and final installment under prototype phase as per DPR has
been released, no more funds would be released from ‘Make Procedure-Prototype Development
Account’.

The procedure followed for procurement would thereafter be same as for ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ from the
successful DA/Das

Solicitation of Commercial Offers

A Request for Proposal (RFP) would be issued to the agencies accepted in the Staff Evaluation report for
soliciting their commercial offers and additional technical information/ documentation, as may be
necessary.

In case of development by an AoP, RFP shall be issued to ‘Lead Partner’ who will submit an undertaking
to supply the required quantities under Buy (Indian-IDDM) phase with life cycle support for the product.

Commercial Negotiations by Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC)

The CNC will carry out all processes from opening of commercial bids till conclusion of contract.

In cases involving large quantities and where multiple technological solutions are acceptable, on approval
of DAC/DPB/SCAPCHC, an option may be provided in the EoI during the ‘Make’ phase and subsequently
in the RFP for the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ phase for procurement of specified quantities from other vendors
(referred to as L2 herein) who have successfully developed the prototype/product, on the condition that
this second vendor accepts the price and terms & conditions quoted by the L1 vendor.

Consequent to approval of the CFA, the procurement contract(s) would be signed by the Acquisition
Manager/Director (Procurement) concerned in the Acquisition Wing or by officer authorised by PSO .

Project Management, Review and Monitoring

The progress of the ‘Make’ phase would be monitored by the IPMT under overall guidance of respective
PMU as per the defined milestones listed in the DPR, including generation of Intellectual Property.

All contemporary Project Management tools and practices, relevant for Design and Development of
Technology intensive projects, shall be employed by IPMT.

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Business Opportunities September 2019

SL TENDER TITLE SUBMISSION ORGANISA- TENDER ID ENQUIRY
TYPE
NO CLOSING DATE TION/

AGENCY

1 DSP and FPGA Development Kits 16th September DRDO-DEAL DEAL/06/4043/19-20/DEA- RFP-Open
2 High Performance Workstation 2019 DRDO-RCI 115/102 RFP-Open
12th September RFP-Open
2019 RCI/CMM/TPD/
OT/9000002842
3 Invitation of Bids for Development of 19th September IAF
Composite Cockpit Training Simula- 2019 19-20/19TS/01/2019 DATED
09 AUG 19

tor for 19 TETRA School tech Specifi-

cations As Per RFP Part-II

4 Development and Installation of 25th September DRDO- ANURAG/20ATT0012/19-20 RFP-Open

Differential Phase Shift Quantum Key 2019 ANURAG

Distribution (DPS-QKD) LRDE/MMFD-PUR/19- RFP-Open
5 Fabrication of Conical Horn Antenna 04th October DRDO-LRDE 20/20ATT049 RFP-Open

(As per LOD and enclosed spec and 2019 ADRDE/QMS/MMG/PM/8/
TG(TE)/127
drawings)

6 Development and Supply of Para 19th September DRDO-ADRDE
Aramid Slings based Riser as per

Scope of Work 2019

7 Fabrication and Supply of metal 09th October DRDO-ADRDE ADRDE/QMS/MMG/PM/8/ RFP-Open
components of EEPSA as per Scope 2019 PAS/122 RFP-Open
RFP - Open
of Work, ATP and Drawings DARE/20SOT051/MMD

8 Development of Gear pump with 28th September DRDO-DARE ASL/31/19/4020/65/0073

motor for Airborne application 2019

9 Clean Room Assembly Test Set Up 21st October 2019 DRDO

10 Visual Instrumentation for On-Board 23rd September Department PGAD/7741/01/FX/19- RFP-Open

Technology Demonstration Vessel 2019 of Defence 20/0061

(TDV),01 Set(s) Research and

Development

11 Development, Manufacturing, As- 24th September Department GTRE/MMG/KDIP/EOI/01/19 E0I

sembly, Qualification, Testing and 2019 of Defence -20

Supply of Multistage Lubrication Research and

Pump CPSU for Aero Engine Applica- Development

tion

12 Fabrication and Supply of Full Scale 16th September Department ASL/31/19/4064/14/0037 RFP-Open

Rocket Motor Assembly 2019 of Defence

Research and

Development

13 RFP NO 19-20/34WG/LTD/TDR/ 018 04th October GSL G22/DLM/P1135.6/403 (A) National Com-

DATED 07 SEP 19 Supply of SSR- 4 2019 dated 24.07.2019 petitive Bid

Detection and Target Designation

Radar System. Detailed scope is up-

loaded as Enclosure - 1

14 Indigenous Design Development and 15th October HAL H/IMM-ALH/BOI-3/ALH-BP- RFP-Open

Supply OF Radio Altimeter Antenna 2019 12192/19

15 Conduct of Training on Advance 23rd September IHQ of MoD 48064/Trg/GS (Sys) RFP-Open

Networking Management and Se- 2019 (Army)

cure Web Design at HQ Western

Command

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Business Opportunities : September 2019

SL TENDER TITLE SUBMISSION ORGANISA- TENDER ID ENQUIRY
NO CLOSING DATE TION/AGENCY TYPE

16 Expansion of Local Area Network 30th September IHQ of MoD 03/2019-20 RFP-Open

(LAN) in the Office of JS and CAO 2019 (Army)-(OSCC)

17 Extension of LAN and telephone 30th September IHQ of MOD 66-LP-0406-19-20-NAD National

connectivity to MK-54 torpedo 2019 (Navy) ARK EXTENSION OF Competitive

workshop of NAD(ARK) LAN Bid

18 Air Force Station Bhisiana, 26th September IAF RFP NO 19-20/34WG/ RFP-Open

Bhatinda (Punjab) Invitation of 2019 LTD/TDR/ 018 DATED

Bid for Procurement of CAT VI 07 SEP 19

Wiring (includes Cable, Conduit

and laying)

19 Procurement of Cockpit Proce- 14th October 2019 IAF 40wg/3576/742/1960/ RFP-Open

dure Trainer Simulator for m - 18-19/lgs

2000 I/TI (FOC) Aircraft

20 EOI For Development of Collar 09th October 2019 IAF 11BRD/777/11/TECH/ EOI

Part No-N8K-037-09-51-1668NTA INDG/PC-1

Expression of Interest for setting 04th October 2019 IAF 5BRD/6351/2/TECH(IF) EOI

21 up of rubber moulding Facility

Rubber

EOI For Development of Seat 09th October 2019 IAF 11BRD/777/11/TECH/ EOI

22 Position Sensor Part No-032001A INDG/PC-1

-00/032002A-01

23 EOI For Indigenisation of MI-17 05th November IAF 3BRD/3010/2/ISC/ EOI

V5/BB-390, Trip Line Assembly 2019 Tech/1000796

Indigenous Development of Pro- 26th September IAF 12BRD/INDG/01/2019- RFP-Open

24 tection Circuit Tester for ELTA 2019 20 DTD 05 SEP 19

ASPJ System

Rate contract towards stitching 30th September IDS 145927/Stitching Con- RFP-Open
25 of uniforms and supply of uni- 2019 tract 19-20/Q

forms related accessories to the

cadets undergoing training at

NDA for a period of three years

26 Installation of Announcement 26th September IDS B/43050/04/IDS/ RFP-Open

System for Retreat Ceremony at 2019 NWMM

National War Memorial

27 Supply and installation of 622 14th September IDS 019229/14/TC/19-20/ RFP-Open

Desktop Thin Client at NDA 2019 ITCC

28 Design, Supply, Install, Test and 27th September MDSL 1700000183 RFP-Open

Trials of Modular Galley with 2019

Equipment for 7 Ships of P17A.

29 Construction, Supply, Installation 04th October 2019 MDSL EY/CD/CAP/ RFP - Open

and Commissioning of Floating JPS/1200001870

Dry Dock at MDL

30 Supply, Installation, Testing and 09th October 2019 ISAC-ISRO ISAC /LE/ 2019 00 RFP-Open

Commissioning of Electro - Dy- 6921 01

namic Vibration Test System

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