Indian Army FPV Digital Mini Camera & Gimbal Mounted Camera Procurement Indore Madhya Pradesh 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a range of airborne and field equipment including FPV digital mini cameras, gimbal-mounted RGB cameras, hybrid zoom gimbals, ESC 30A, flight controllers, micro LIDAR sensors, thermal basics, airspeed sensors, V3 telemetry radios, wireless NIC for multimedia, and DC winch motors. Located at MCTE, Mhow (Indore, MP 453441), the project covers procurement of a bundle of ten diverse items with an emphasis on OEM installation readiness and data sheet conformity. The scope centers on modern unmanned/aviation and reconnaissance payloads suitable for field testing and training labs. A key differentiator is the requirement for OEM-certified installation, training, and cross-checking data sheets against offered specs. The tender explicitly states non-obsolescence and minimum three years market life, plus GST alignment and vendor financial health checks. The delivery address and installation responsibility at the Faculty of Communication Engineering are clearly defined, with option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% and performance-bond considerations embedded in terms. The opportunity targets suppliers with robust R&D and field deployment experience in military-grade camera, sensor, and control systems.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: FPV digital mini camera, gimbal-mounted RGB camera, hybrid zoom gimbal, ESC 30A, flight controller, micro LIDAR, thermal camera basic, airspeed sensor, Telemetry Radio V3 915 MHz, Wireless NIC, DC winch motor.
• Delivery/installation: Installation and commissioning at MCTE, Mhow, Indore, MP-453441 by OEM-certified resource or authorized reseller.
• Data sheet parity: Upload data sheets; ensure no mismatch with offered technical parameters.
• Lifecycle/obsolescence: Items must have at least 3 years residual market life; not end-of-life before delivery window.
• GST: Bidder bears GST; reimbursement per actuals with capped rates.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation prerequisites.
• Option clause: 25% quantity variation allowed during contract, with delivery-time adjustments.
• Warranty/Support: Installation, testing, configuration by OEM or OEM-certified personnel; training if applicable.
• Data/EMD: Data sheets and likely EMD per standard government terms; actual amount not specified.
• Procurement context: Ten-item BOQ with unspecified unit quantities; emphasis on data-sheet alignment and OEM capability.