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04 x 500T Self-Propelled Fuel Barges

APPROVED

Harbour and anchorage fuel replenishment barges for naval logistics support

Budget

Contract value not publicly disclosed

Timeline

2026–2029

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

85%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Contract for four 500T self-propelled fuel barges was concluded with Shoft Shipyard on 02 Mar 2026 under Make in India framing.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd · Indian Navy

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