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Indian Air Force Surveillance Drone & GCS Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2025 UAV Type Certificate 2021

Bid Publish Date

06-Jan-2026, 10:33 am

Bid End Date

27-Jan-2026, 10:00 am

EMD

₹12,320

Location

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM , KERALA

Progress

Issue06-Jan-2026, 10:33 am
Corrigendum09-Jan-2026
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Quantity

16

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 2

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Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids from qualified vendors for a comprehensive UAV package including an UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control, GCS-compatible hardware, and application software to process captured feeds. Bid scope covers a drone classified by Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021, with VTOL capability and collapsible frame considerations. The procurement in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala seeks a system delivering specified flight performance, payload integration (camera, thermal camera, DRI), and GCS interoperability. Unique aspects include ISO/IEC-aligned software for feed processing, compatible hardware, and a defined maximum all-up weight parameter. The contract is shaped by a 25% quantity variation clause, GST-compliant invoicing, and OEM-after-sales requirements for imported products. The estimated value is not disclosed; the EMD is ₹12,320. This initiative targets advanced surveillance capabilities for airborne intelligence with a robust delivery and support framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • UAV Bird: Drone per Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021; sub-category and maximum all-up weight defined; VTOL availability; collapsible frame feature under evaluation.
  • Payload & Cameras: Surveillance payload with camera housing, thermal camera, DRI (Detection, Recognition & Identification), and FOV and resolution specs as per tender inputs.
  • GCS & Software: Ground Control Station software including payload operation control; compatibility with GCS hardware; software must process captured feeds; OS compatibility and device support to be specified.
  • GCS Hardware: Included hardware with display size metric; device compatibility with GCS; must meet specified performance and interoperability criteria.
  • Power & Battery: Battery type specification for UAV and payload power source; wind resistance and flight performance metrics to meet minimum thresholds.
  • Performance Metrics: Maximum flight time, cruise speed, range, altitude, wind tolerance, and maximum horizontal/vertical speed to be validated against defined ranges.
  • Delivery & Compliance: Domestic OEM/authorized service requirement for imports; BIS/type-test certificates; ISO/IS standards alignment; delivery timeline as per option clause.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹12,320 through the specified payment method; must upload GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation with bid.
  • Delivery Terms: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% during contract; delivery period calculated from the last original order date with minimum 30 days extension.
  • OEM/Support: Imported products require registered Indian office for after-sales service; submit certificate of such arrangement.
  • Payment Terms: GST-compliant invoicing; DD submission to AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date/opening.
  • Financials & Turnover: Positive net worth for OEM; minimum average annual turnover as per bid document; audited statements or CA certificate.
  • Certificates: BIS license, type test, approval certificates; other certifications as per product spec.
  • Submission Docs: GST/ PAN; experience certificates; financial statements; EMD proof; OEM authorizations; technical compliance certificates.
  • Penalties: Not specified in provided terms; ensure compliance to delivery and performance as per contract.

Key Specifications

  • UAV Bird: Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021; maximum all-up weight range; VTOL capability; collapsible frame feature

  • Payload: Camera in housing; DRI; Thermal camera with specified FOV, resolution, optical zoom

  • GCS: Software with payload operation control; OS compatibility; devices compatible with GCS; display size in inches

  • Power: Battery type for UAV; payload power source specification

  • Performance: Nominal cruise speed, max flight time, max range, operational altitude, wind resistance, horizontal & vertical speeds

  • Compliance: BIS/type-test certificates; vendor to provide OEM authorization for imported equipment

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity variation up to 25% during contract with delivery adjustments

  • GST-compliant invoicing and GST portal payment proof required

  • Imported items require Indian registered after-sales service per OEM

  • DD/online EMD submission and hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end

  • Positive OEM net worth and minimum turnover as per bid document

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST-compliant invoicing; DD to AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT; payment proof required on GST portal

Delivery Schedule

Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%; delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order with minimum 30 days extension

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with delivery and performance terms of contract

Bidder Eligibility

  • Positive net worth for OEM as per latest audited financial statements

  • Minimum average annual turnover as specified in bid document (last 3 years)

  • BIS license, Type Test certificate, and relevant approvals for the UAV system

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Included in Scope of Supply UAV Bird (Drone) Yes
Included in Scope of Supply Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software (Hint: GCS to include payload operation control) Yes
Included in Scope of Supply GCS Compatible Hardware Yes
Included in Scope of Supply Application software to process captured feed Yes
UAV Bird Classification Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Rotorcraft
UAV Bird Classification Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Remotely Piloted aircraft System
UAV Bird Classification Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms)
UAV Bird Physical Parameters Availability of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Yes
UAV Bird Physical Parameters Is UAV Bird Frame collapsible? No
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 5 - 6 kg, 6 - 7 kg, 7 - 8 kg, 8 - 9 kg, 9 - 10 kg, 10 - 11 kg, 11 - 12 kg, 12 - 13 kg, 13 - 14 kg, 14 - 15 kg, 15 - 16 kg, 16 - 17 kg, 17 - 18 kg, 18 - 19 kg, 19 - 20 kg, 20 - 21 kg, 21 - 22 kg, 22 - 23 kg, 23 - 24 kg, 24 - 25 kg Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Flight Time at Maximum all-up weight (In minutes) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 45 - 55, 55 - 65, 65 - 75, 75 - 85, 85 - 95, 95 - 105, 105 - 115, 115 - 125, 125 - 135, 135 - 145, 145 - 155, 155 - 165, 165 - 175, 175 - 185, 185 - 195, 195 - 205, 205 - 215, 215 - 225, 225 - 235, 235 - 245, 245 - 255, 255 - 265, 265 - 275, 275 - 285, 285 - 295, 295 - 305, 305 - 315, 315 - 325, 325 - 335, 335 - 345, 345 - 355, 355 - 365 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Nominal Cruise speed at max all-up weight (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Flight Distance at Max All-up weight (In metres) (Hint: Distance between Take Off Point to farthest point on a one way distance | Lower value in each range is not included) 1400 - 1500, 1500 - 1600, 1600 - 1700, 1700 - 1800, 1800 - 1900, 1900 - 2000, 2000 - 2500, 2500 - 3000, 3000 - 3500, 3500 - 4000, 4000 - 4500, 4500 - 5000, 5000 - 5500, 5500 - 6000, 6000 - 6500, 6500 - 7000, 7000 - 7500, 7500 - 8000, 8000 - 8500, 8500 - 9000, 9000 - 9500, 9500 - 10000, 10000 - 10500, 10500 - 11000, 11000 - 11500 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Operational Altitude of Drone (above mean sea level) Less than 1000 m, Less than 1500 m, Less than 2000 m, Less than 2500 m, Less than 3000 m, Less than 3500 m, Less than 4000 m, Less than 4500 m, Less than 5000 m, Less than 5500 m, Less than 6000 m Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Attainable height above Take off Point at Max All-up weight (In meter) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 83.82 - 91.44 (275 - 300 ft), 91.44 - 99.06 (300 - 325 ft), 99.06 - 106.68 (325 - 350 ft), 106.68 - 114.3 (350 - 375 ft), 114.3 - 121.92 (375 - 400 ft) Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Wind Resistance ( In km/hr) against which the UAV can operate without degradation in performance (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 35 - 40
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Horizontal Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Vertical Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60 Or higher
Power Source of UAV Bird Battery Type Rechargable
Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software Devices compatible with GCS Laptop / Desktop
Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software GCS supported Operating System Windows and Android
GCS Compatible Hardware GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply Joystick with integrated screen
GCS Compatible Hardware Overall Display Size of GCS Hardware (diagonal dimension) (in inches) 7.5 - 10
Surveillance Payload Availability of camera in payload housing Yes
Surveillance Payload Type of camera Integrated Day and Night Camera
Surveillance Payload Availability of DRI Yes
Surveillance Payload DRI (Detection, Recognition and Identification) Human and Vehicle
Surveillance Payload Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing Yes
Surveillance Payload Field of view of Thermal Camera 30 to 40 deg
Surveillance Payload Max Resolution of Thermal Camera 640 X 480, 1024 X 768 Or higher
Surveillance Payload Max Optical Zoom of Thermal Camera in payload housing Upto 4X, Upto 8X, Upto 16X Or higher
Power Source of Payload Type of Payload Power Source Drone Battery

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Audited financial statements or CA certificate showing turnover

4

Experience certificates for UAV/Surveillance equipment supply

5

EMD payment proof (DD or online payment receipt) and scanned DD

6

Technical bid documents

7

OEM authorization certificates (for imported products)

8

BIS license, Type Test certificate, and other prescribed approvals

9

GST invoice scanned copy and GST portal payment screenshot

Corrigendum Updates

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Update

09-Jan-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KERALA tender market

How to bid for the UAV drone and GCS tender in Thiruvananthapuram?

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria, submit GSTIN, PAN, EMD ₹12,320, and organization certificates. Provide BIS/type-test, OEM authorizations for imports, and turnover proofs for last 3 years. Include software and hardware specs for GCS and payloads, plus delivery plan within the 25% quantity variation framework.

What documents are required for the IAF UAV procurement in Kerala?

Submit GST registration, PAN, audited financial statements or CA certification showing turnover, experience certificates, EMD proof, technical bid documents, OEM authorization for imports, BIS license, type-test certificate, and GST portal payment screenshot.

What are the key UAV specifications demanded by the IAF tender?

UAV must comply with Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021, VTOL and collapsible frame considered, maximum all-up weight per range, payload housing camera and thermal camera with specified FOV and zoom, and GCS with payload operation control software.

What is the EMD amount and payment method for this bid?

EMD is ₹12,320, payable via Demand Draft to AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT or online; include scanned DD proof with bid and deliver hardcopy to the buyer within 5 days of bid end date.

What is the delivery variation clause for this IAF UAV contract?

The purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% at contract award and during currency; delivery period extends proportionally with a minimum of 30 days; original delivery timeline may be extended if option exercised.

What certifications must be attached for imported UAV components?

Submit OEM authorization, BIS license, type-test certificate, and other product-specific approvals; ensure Indian office for after-sales service for imported items; include evidence in the bid.

What are the GCS software and hardware requirements in the bid?

GCS software must support payload operation control and feed processing; hardware must be compatible with GCS, include display size; OS compatibility and device support must be defined per tender terms.

What is the delivery location for the drone procurement in this tender?

The procurement target is Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695001; bidders must align delivery and installation plans to site requirements and coordinate with IAF for commissioning.

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