Raghava Constructions Wins ₹210.26 Cr DRDO Infrastructure Project for Project SEATEC at NPOL Kochi
DRDO Advances Strategic Infrastructure Development in Kerala
Defence Research and Development Organisation has moved ahead with a major defence infrastructure development initiative for Project SEATEC at NPOL Kochi in Kerala.
The project involves infrastructure facility provision works aimed at strengthening defence research and naval technology capabilities under India’s growing strategic infrastructure expansion program.
Raghava Constructions Emerges as Lowest Bidder
Raghava Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd. secured the project as the L1 bidder with a bid value of ₹210.26 Crore against an estimated project cost of ₹248.51 Crore.
The project has been floated by Defence Research and Development Organisation for infrastructure facility creation at NPOL Kochi, one of India’s key naval research establishments.
Project Details and Tender Information
Key details of the project include:
- Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Project: Infrastructure Facility Provision for Project SEATEC at NPOL Kochi
- Location: Kochi
- Estimated Cost: ₹248.51 Crore
- L1 Bid Value: ₹210.26 Crore
- Completion Period: 913 Days
- Tender ID: 2026_DRDO_898900_1
- Tender Ref: 83739/CIV/SEATEC/KOCHI/CON
The winning bid was approximately 15.39% lower than the estimated project cost.
Competitive Bidding Saw Participation from Major Infra Companies
Several leading infrastructure and construction firms participated in the tender process.
| Rank | Company | Bid Value |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Raghava Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd. | ₹210.26 Cr |
| L2 | RK Infra India Pvt Ltd | ₹221.17 Cr |
| L3 | Patel Engineering Limited | ₹234.44 Cr |
| L4 | C S Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. | ₹234.99 Cr |
| L5 | CMK Projects Private Limited | ₹235.81 Cr |
Other participating companies included Vishal Infrastructure Ltd, Inderjit Mehta Constructions Private Limited, Airef Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Varindera Constructions Limited, and Amara Raja Infra Private Limited.
Importance of the SEATEC Infrastructure Project
The SEATEC infrastructure development project is expected to support advanced naval and underwater defence research activities in India.
The project aligns with the Government of India’s focus on:
- Strengthening indigenous defence capabilities
- Expanding strategic naval infrastructure
- Supporting defence technology innovation
- Enhancing research and testing facilities
With rising investments in defence infrastructure and modernization, projects under DRDO continue to play a crucial role in India’s long-term national security strategy.
Growing Momentum in India’s Defence Infrastructure Sector
India’s defence and strategic infrastructure sector has witnessed strong growth through large-scale investments in research facilities, naval infrastructure, aerospace, and military modernization projects.
The latest project award further strengthens the portfolio of Raghava Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd. in the defence EPC and infrastructure construction sector.
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Raghava Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd. awarded the ₹210.26 Cr tender from DRDO for infrastructure facility provision for Project SEATEC at NPOL Kochi, Kerala.
L2: RK Infra India Pvt Ltd
L3: Patel Engineering Limited
L4: C S Construction Company Pvt. Ltd.
L5: CMK Projects Private Limited
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