High Court orders fresh scrutiny of DRDO underwater mine tender despite abnormally low bid

A High Court has ordered fresh scrutiny of a defence procurement tender issued by NSTL/DRDO on 17 December 2025 for development and supply of seven Processor-Based Moored Mine - Next Generation (PBMM-NG) units, warhead shells, test systems, and related technical services.

The court flagged concerns over an abnormally low bid submitted by one contractor but declined to scrap the tender outright. The order requires authorities to conduct a more thorough examination of the bids and contractor qualifications before proceeding further.

The tender is part of India's advanced underwater mine development programme. Details of the court's specific findings and the next steps remain under review.