Indian Army FPV Drone Tender 7 inch FPV Drone 2026 ISO 9001 Certified

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a 7 inch FPV Drone as part of its unmanned aerial systems program. While the exact quantity is flexible, the tender includes an option to adjust by up to 25% of the bid quantity and to apply the same contracted rates during the extended period. The bid requires ISO 9001 certification from the bidder or the OEM. The procurement location is not disclosed, but it targets tactical FPV drone capabilities for defense operations. This opportunity hinges on compliance with the specified quality framework and flexible delivery scheduling aligned to military needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: 7 inch FPV Drone (drone platform for first-person view operations)
• Standards: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM
• Delivery: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%; delivery period adjustments based on the option quantity formula
• Terms: Delivery commencement tied to the last date of the original delivery order; extended period calculations apply with a minimum of 30 days; contract rates fixed for extended deliveries
• Compliance: No explicit hardware specs provided in the tender data; bidders must demonstrate conformity to the ISO 9001 quality management framework and provide OEM authorization if applicable
• BOQ: Not provided; indicates zero items in the current BOQ, focusing on supplier capability and compliance rather than fixed quantities
• Certification: Emphasis on ISO 9001 for quality assurance across production and delivery processes

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the provided terms; bidders must assess risk and prepare standard performance guarantees per Army procurement norms
• Experience: Sufficient capability to supply FPV drone systems with ISO 9001 certified processes; prior defense-grade UAV experience would be advantageous
• Payment & Delivery: Delivery schedule tied to the original order date with option-driven extensions; rates locked for extended quantities
• Documentation: OEM authorization, ISO 9001 certificate, and standard bid submission packages; ensure compliance with typical government bid requirements
• Penalties: Standard risk management and performance penalties potentially apply per military contracting practices
• Warranty: Warranty expectations are not specified; bidders should align with typical defense UAV warranties and AMC expectations