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Bids for futuristic infantry combat vehicle

August 01-15, 2011

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is likely to finalise soon the vendor for the manufacture of the futuristic infantry combat vehicle (FICV). The request for proposal (RFP) for the Rs. 10 billion contract has attracted bids from the Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Forge.

The MoD has sought the RFP in the “buy and make” category and Indian firms with requisite technical and financial capabilities will be given the order and thus will be expected to build 70 per cent of the vehicle. The awardee can opt for technology tie-ups with foreign companies.

The MoD has sought the RFP in the “buy and make” category and Indian firms with requisite technical and financial capabilities will be given the order and thus will be expected to build 70 per cent of the vehicle. The awardee can opt for technology tie-ups with foreign companies.