INDIA —Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has issued a tender for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of High Flux Research Reactor (HFRR) on EPC Mode I basis. The scope of works includes Civil, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Control and Instrumentation and other auxiliary systems at BARC, Visakhapatnam. The estimated contract value is INR 9.16 billion, with submissions due by 14 July 2026.
The procurement represents a significant infrastructure and technology investment in India's nuclear research ecosystem. Large-scale EPC opportunities of this nature typically require capabilities spanning multiple engineering disciplines, creating opportunities for contractors, equipment suppliers, system integrators, and specialist engineering firms.
The tender is expected to be relevant to stakeholders across the nuclear research, construction, industrial engineering, electrical systems, instrumentation, and process engineering sectors. The project may also support regional industrial activity in Andhra Pradesh while contributing to the development of advanced research infrastructure.
For businesses and investors, the contract highlights continuing public-sector expenditure on strategic scientific and research facilities. Companies with experience in complex EPC execution, high-specification industrial projects, and integrated engineering delivery may assess participation opportunities either independently or through consortium arrangements.
BARC is India's premier nuclear research institution operating under the Department of Atomic Energy. The organization conducts research and development across nuclear science, engineering, and associated technologies, supporting the country's strategic and civilian nuclear programs.
This tender is published on Bidsinfo.com at https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/35517876/eoi-cum-pq-bid-for-hfrr-project-on-epc-mode-i-basis
