Indian Army Drone Repair Tender 15 Inch Surveillance Drone Pune Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids in Pune, Maharashtra 410301 for the repair of a 15 Inch Surveillance Drone. The scope centers on maintenance and refurbishment services, with the BOQ showing zero items, indicating a focused repair/overhaul engagement rather than new equipment. The procurement emphasizes OEM involvement, with installation, commissioning, testing, and training to be conducted by the OEM or OEM-certified resource or an authorized reseller. The clause structure supports quantity flexibility (up to 50% adjustment) and extended delivery patterns, signaling a responsive and scalable repair contract for a critical imaging platform.

The procurement requires credible government-facing experience, including prior supply to central/state bodies, and mandates NDA adherence, vendor code creation, and verified banking/electronic payment arrangements. The unique differentiator is the emphasis on ensuring continued drone operability under military usage, with strict confidentiality and authorized partner participation. The engagement is framed as a high-integrity, security-sensitive repair contract with formal authorization and ND declarations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: 15 Inch Surveillance Drone repair/overhaul services for military imagery platforms.
• Delivery/Execution: OEM-approved installation, commissioning, configuration, and training by OEM-certified personnel or authorized resellers.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar government Category Products for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contracts showing yearly quantities.
• Authorization: If bidding via distributors, include OEM authorization/certificate with contact details.
• NDA: Submit a Non-Disclosure Declaration on bidder letterhead.
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 50%; delivery extensions follow the formula described, with minimum 30 days.
• Schedule: Delivery timelines anchored to last date of original delivery order; extended periods possible per option clause.
• Documentation: Include standard GST, PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and vendor-code related documents.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; bidders must comply with standard government EMD mechanisms per T&C and vendor-code creation requirements.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in supplying or repairing similar government drone equipment; provide contract copies for each year.
• Installation/Training: Performed by OEM or OEM-certified personnel; ensure OEM authorization present.
• NDA: Upload Non-Disclosure Declaration on bidder letterhead.
• Shelf-life/continuity: No explicit warranty terms stated; option for quantity adjustment up to 50% during and after contract.
• Documentation: Bidder must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and OEM authorizations as applicable.
• Delivery terms: Delivery period linked to last original delivery order date; extended delivery with the option clause.
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; adhere to standard procurement penalties and LD norms as per government guidelines.