Rs 25,000 crore Navy's LPD tender only for private sector

[jha]

Seeking to build capabilities of Indian private sector warship builders, the Defence Ministry has rejected the plea of a state-owned shipyard to participate in the Rs 25,000 crore project to construct four amphibious warfare vessels for the Indian Navy.

The Defence Ministry has decided that only private sector shipyards, including Pipavav, ABG and L and T, along with their foreign partners, would be allowed to take part in the Rs 25,000 crore project for building the four Landing Platform Docks, Navy sources said.

The Navy had issued tenders to these three private shipyards last year and decided to keep out Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), saying it was building the 40,000-tonne Indigenous Aircraft Carrier and it should focus on that major project only for the moment.

However, CSL approached former Defence Minister AK Antony through the Ministry of Shipping and the deal was put on hold to consider whether the tender should be retracted or CSL could also be issued the tender and a committee under an

Additional Secretary was formed to look into the matter.

The committee report was presented before the last Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the UPA government in February but it was decided that it would be kept on hold. The new government decided to continue the tender in its original form and CSL will now not take part in it, the sources said, adding that the government wants to strengthen the capabilities of the private sector defence industry.

In a similar case, the Defence Ministry had rejected the plea of public sector firms to take part in a Rs 15,000 crore tender to build 56 transport aircraft for the air force and allowed only private players to take part in it. Soon after taking over, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined his vision for the defence sector, saying that Indian industry, including both private and public sector, should build their capabilities for achieving self-reliance and also look towards exporting military hardware to friendly foreign countries.

The Defence Ministry has taken several steps in this direction such as scrapping of the 197 light helicopter tender under which the choppers would now be built by Indian companies only.

Rs 25,000 crore Navy tender only for private sector: Defence Ministry - IBNLive

 

[RISING SUN]

I don't think there is much required space for such big project in CSL. I have seen them upclose. There is no way they can deliver in tight schedule. Good decision.

 

[anant_s]

Good! its about time private companies are thrown a challenge and see how they respond. Besides it will also send a strong message to govt owned ship builders that competition looms on the horizon and its time to tidy up.

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[kaykay]

Very good decision. Involvements of private shipyards in big projects was the need of the hour. L&T, Pipavav etc can surprise with their capabilities.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

right decision at the right time.

 

[Brickwall]

Great work.much needed incentive for Indian pvt industry

 

[IND151]

Good decision.

I believe the order will go to Pipavav Shipyard.

 

[RISING SUN]

Good decision.

I beleive the order will go to Pipavav Shipyard.

Reason behind it?

 

[IND151]

Reason behind it?

Speculation, plus its a good shipyard.

 

[jha]

Lets see what designs finally compete for this mammoth order. I hope to see a fight between Juan Carlos class and Mistral... But article specifically mentions LPDs. So we may see modified Mistrals in service.

 

[RISING SUN]

Speculation, plus its a good shipyard.

In my opinion we should develop these three in spcialized role only. That is L&T should focus on sub-surface boats, ABG should focus on patrol vessel class with carvettes role and finally as you said Pipapav should be alocated heavy weight category ships. These should be their primary role with secondary role as support in other two boat type.

 

[kaykay]

Good decision.

I believe the order will go to Pipavav Shipyard.

Pipavav will be selected if Mistral class is finalised as DCNS is their partner, L&T will be selected if Juon Carlos is finalised as they have partnered with Navantia.

 

[Astra-2013]

modi govt. ne apna rang dikhana start kar diya

 

[SrNair]

I don't think there is much required space for such big project in CSL. I have seen them upclose. There is no way they can deliver in tight schedule. Good decision.

A common man can easily understand what would be the consequences if they undertake this project.
Because their first major project is construction of a 40000 ton Aircraft Carrier ,so they cant divert their resources for this mega project.Its simple.

 

[anant_s]

Boats in fray

Mistral (DCNS France)

Juan Carlos 1 class

Multi-functional Ship (Ficantieri Italy)