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Department Of Military Affairs Tenders — Updated November 2026New Department Of Military Affairs tenders are published every day — check your eligibility before the deadline

Latest Department Of Military Affairs Tenders — Updated Daily

Access active Department Of Military Affairs tender notices and let AI check your eligibility before you commit. Don't let documentation errors lead to rejection — 40% of bids are rejected at the technical stage.

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Bidzen aggregates live Department Of Military Affairs tenders across the country into one searchable platform. Every active tender is indexed, filtered, and matched to your company profile automatically. Stop manually checking portals — let the data come to you.

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The Problem

Why Department Of Military Affairs Tenders Get Rejected at the Technical Stage

These are the most common rejection reasons bidding teams run into — all avoidable when the tender is read properly before you commit.

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Documentation Errors

Missing certificates, expired registrations or wrong formats are the top reason Department Of Military Affairs bids are rejected before evaluation even starts.

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Eligibility Missed

Turnover, similar-work and experience thresholds buried across tender volumes are misread, and estimating hours go into bids the company could never win.

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Corrigenda & Deadlines

Dates, EMD terms and specifications change through corrigenda. Bids built on the original notice miss the revised requirements.

The Solution

Everything You Need to Win Department Of Military Affairs Tenders — In One Platform

From discovery to Go/No-Go, Bidzen reads every tender the moment it lands and tells you whether it is worth your team's time.

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Every Live Tender, One Search

All active Department Of Military Affairs tenders from GeM, CPPP and e-procurement portals are indexed daily and searchable by keyword, value and location.

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AI Eligibility & Fit Score

Bidzen reads the eligibility clauses and matches them to your company profile — a Go/No-Go verdict in minutes, not days.

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Synopsis, Risks & Contradictions

A structured synopsis of every tender document, with hidden risks and conflicting clauses flagged before you commit.

Our Process

How It Works — 4 Simple Steps

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Search & Shortlist

Filter live tenders by keyword, buyer, value and location — or let alerts bring them to you.

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AI Eligibility Check

Bidzen matches turnover, experience and certification clauses against your company profile.

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Synopsis & Risk Review

Every volume, annexure and corrigendum is condensed into one structured brief with risks flagged.

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Draft, Submit & Win

Build the compliance checklist, draft the response and submit before the deadline — with certainty.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Department Of Military Affairs Tender Bidding

What qualifies as a Department Of Military Affairs tender?expand_more
Tenders issued directly by Department Of Military Affairs or the organisations under it, published on GeM, CPPP or a departmental portal. Bidzen groups them here regardless of the portal they appear on.
How to register as a vendor for Department Of Military Affairs?expand_more
Submit the required registration form along with your company registration documents, GST certificate, PAN and experience certificates on the department's vendor portal, or register on GeM for its GeM procurement. Bidzen's eligibility check flags the registration each tender needs.
What is the EMD requirement for Department Of Military Affairs tenders?expand_more
EMD is typically 2–3% of the estimated tender value, submitted as a Bank Guarantee, fixed deposit or online through the portal. Submitting the wrong instrument is one of the most common rejection reasons — the NIT always states the accepted formats.

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8237588

6;Canopy Structure

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apartmentIndian Army

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₹1.80 L

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Location

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8192580

Event or Seminar or Workshop or Exhibition or Expo Management Service - National; Theme Based Events; Venue Development; above 300; Buyer premise

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apartmentIndian Navy

Bid Value

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EMD

₹1.20 L

Location

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8236805

Procurement of Misc ATG Stores;172;Duracell AA cell for mouse , Duracell AA cell for Keyboard , Pencil Cell AA , Duracell Lithium Coin Battery for PC , Epson ink 3210 003 , Epson ink 6160 001 , Epson ink L6460 008 , Plywood 6 by 3 , Micro Nickel Cadmium Cell , 4 Port Printer Switch , Mouse Pad

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apartmentIndian Army

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Location

Bathinda, Punjab

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8186361

705;LV7 MARUTI MAJ 29510 83050 CASE ASSY TRANSFER , LV7 STLN 3030 72 0471160 FAN BELT ENGINE , LV7 TATA 2654 7231 0119 DOOR LOCK FRONT RH , LV7 STLN VF B 5892101 HOSE ASSY 8 LONG WITH PALM COUPLING , LV7 TATA 2786 0399 9942 GEAR FLY WHEEL RING , LV7 TATA 2154 8240 9901 17W HI POWER WIPER MOTOR , LV7 MARUTI 2530 014015 MFR NO 48900M70A21 ROD ASSY STEERING DRAG

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

₹3.28 L

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8236310

2;CYLINDER ASSY WORLDHOE STAB (ENRG)

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8100478

1;Volleyball Court

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

₹45.0 K

Location

South West Delhi, Delhi

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8212886

1;Kiosk Displays (Q2)

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apartmentIndian Army

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Location

East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8236644

4;PAB-2 Stand

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

₹1.20 L

EMD

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Location

South West Delhi, Delhi

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8237790

MT SPARES;26;PULL CABLE ACC , TANK COOLANT VEHICULAR , ASSY 310 DIA CLUTCH DISC , SYSTEM PROTECTION VALVE , BEARING INNER , BRG BALL ANNULAR , HOSE , WATER PUMP KIT MAJ , FIELD COIL ASSY , SOLENOID SWITCH , BRAKE MASTER CYL ASSY

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8237034

2;Repair of High Voltage Insulation Tester at Bathinda Mil Stn

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Bathinda, Punjab

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8237345

35;Brake Shoe Lock , Bearing Pin , King Pin Kit , Bush King Pin , King Pin Brg , King Pin , Seal Kit , Cabin Tilt Pump , Valve Relay Pressure , Pump Stg ZF , Solenoid Switch , Rever Switch , Clutch Disc , Speedometer Cable , Steering Pipe , Filter Oil , Elememt Air Filter Complete

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Ambala, Haryana

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8235851

Repair and Overhauling Service - Two Wheeler - Motor Cycles and Scooters and Mopeds; BAJAJ PLATINA 23A 077157A; Yes; Service Provider Premises

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apartmentIndian Army

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Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Deadline

13 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8213038

21;Dumbbells (V2) (Q3) , Weightlifting Equipment – Bars / Plates / Collars (V2) (Q3) , Lat Pull Down (Version 2) (Q3) , Multi Adjustable Bench (V2) (Q3) , Selectorized Leg curl and Extension combo machine (Q3)

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Murshidabad, West Bengal

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8232106

4;Electronic Platforn Weighng Machine 500 Kgs

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Leh, Ladakh

Deadline

17 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8235607

Workshop items;1158;Drill twist , Rivet , strip , Electrode , Sheet , Pipe , Disc

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apartmentIndian Air Force

Bid Value

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EMD

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Location

Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8233246

1;Stacker (V2) (Q2)

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apartmentIndian Air Force

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EMD

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Location

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8037352

Upgradation of Sectts and Conf Hall;1586;Ash Tray , Peg Table , Executive Chair , Window Blinds , Table Top glass

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

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EMD

₹17.8 K

Location

Ambala, Haryana

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8233469

1;THERMOHYGROMETER

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apartmentIndian Air Force

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EMD

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Location

Chandigarh, Punjab/haryana

Deadline

17 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8235015

Administration items;16;Laundy Bag , Shoes Rack , Washing Machine , Woodden Poker , Pen Stand

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apartmentIndian Army

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EMD

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Location

Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8065384

Integrated Perimeter Surveillance Security and Early;46779;PTZ Camera NV Enabled , Bullet Camera , RJ 45 Connector , Gen Set 2 point 4 KVA , Solar Powered Sensor Light 400W , Mouse , 32 inch TV Monitor , Keyboard , NVR Channel , POE Switch , Power Strip Extension Bd , UTP Cable , 2 point 5 mm Copper Wire , Solar Invertor 200W , 10mm Flat Aluminium Wire SQM , Camera Housing , Security Lights , Boom Barriers , Automatic Spike Barriers , High Mast Light , OTE oblique Media Converter , OFC Cable , UPS , Siren Alarm System , Power Cable 1 point 5 Sqmm 2 Core Copper , Hard Disk 1 TB , Adopter 5 V , Adopter 12 V , 5 Port PoE Switch , OFC Patch Cord 2 Mtr , 4 Way Joint Box OFC , Isopropyl , 4 Way Extension Bd , MCB 6 Amp , Voltage Stabilizer 0 point 5 KVA

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

₹99.81 L

EMD

₹2.99 L

Location

Baramulla, Jammu And Kashmir

Deadline

account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8208258

18400;WIRE MGSHV. 0.5 MM SQUARE , WIRE CABLE BPGRL, 0.5 MM SQUARE , WIRE EN2267-010 A004S

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apartmentIndian Air Force

Bid Value

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EMD

₹81.8 K

Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8181738

1;Merging of Existing Web Based Applications

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

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EMD

₹42.4 K

Location

Pune City, Maharashtra

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8071081

PROCUREMENT OF SPARES OF MD FUEL PUMP;214;EA3030B-N9996-P625-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996-P626-00- 2601 , EA3030B-N9996-P627-00-1301 , EA3030B-N9996- P631-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996-P632-00-7409 , EA3030B- N9996-P646-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996-P647-00-1301 , EA3030B-N9996-P226-00-3213 , EA3030B-N9996-P227-00- 1301 , EA3030B-N9996-P228-00-2601 , EA3030B-N9996- P411-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996-P413-00-1301 , EA3030B- N9996-P464-00-1301 , EA3030B-N9996-P528-00-1301 , EA3030B-N9996-P465-00-3213 , EA3030B-N9996-P112-00- 1415 , EA3030B-N9996-P132-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996- P141-00-4205 , EA3030B-N9996-P223-00-1301 , EA3030B- N9996-P224-00-7101 , EA3030B-N9996-P526-00-1302 , EA3030B-N9996-P533-00-1527 , EA3030B-N9996-P648-00- 1201 , EA3030B-N9996-P650-00-1201 , EA3030B-N9996- P649-00-3213 , EA3030B-N9996-P611-00-1201 , EA3030B- N9996-P641-00-1301

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apartmentIndian Navy

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹194

Location

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka

account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8233066

1;HEAD

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apartmentIndian Air Force

Bid Value

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EMD

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Location

Chandigarh, Punjab/haryana

Deadline

17 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8185070

DENTAL COSUMABLES;4628;Cotton swabs balls pkt of 200 balls , Dental napkin , Hand sanitizer bott of 500ml , Plaster of paris , Die stone , Chlorohexidine Mouthwash bott of 100-120ml , Lignocaine Metronidazole Chlorohexidine oral gel , Disposable glass 150ml , Needle for lignocaine cartridge 27 G , Needle for lignocaine cartridge 30 G , Applicator tip , Baseplate shelac Upper and Lower , Absorbent cotton 100 gm , Fiber post with drill , Disposable syringe 2 ml , Disposable syringe 5 ml , Gingisol liquid bott of 15ml , 2 percent glutaraldehyde solution 5 ltr jar , Normal saline bott of 500ml , Disposable mask , Surgical gloves 7 size , Surgical gloves 6.5 size , Nitrile gloves small size , Nitrile gloves medium size , Denture cleaning tablet , GP points size F1, F2, F3 , GP points size 15-40 , Paper points size F1, F2, F3 , Paper points size 15-40 , MTA putty , Abrasive diamond burs for airotor pkt of 5 , Impression putty with light body , Protaper Rotary Files SX to F3 25 mm , Protaper Rotary Files SX to F3 21 mm , Root Canal Sealer , Desensitizer Gluma , Resin Luting Cement , Dental Stone , Interdental brush pkt of 05 , Kenakort Ointment , Self Cure Dycal , Disposable OT Towel , Gel sponge for extraction socket , Ultrasoft tooth brush , Triple antibiotic paste , Dry socket paste , Betadine Gargle W v bott of 100ml , Flowable Composite pkt of 04 tube , Green tracing sticks , GP Solvent , Lignocaine spray for surface anesthetic , Disposable shoe covers , Reamers 15- 40 size 21mm , Zinc Oxide Cement , Temporary filling material Cavit-G 

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apartmentIndian Army

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17 Nov 2026

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Sonitpur, Assam

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