Armed Forces Tribunal Drone 5'' with Battery Tender Sonitpur Assam 2026 - OEM, Sample Approval & 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

The procurement is led by the Armed Forces Tribunal under the Department of Defence for a Drone 5'' with battery targeted in Sonitpur, Assam. The scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of the drones and Training of operators. The tender notes a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation at contract; no BOQ items are listed, indicating a potentially consolidated or single-supply requirement. An emphasis on post-award sample approval and bulk supply alignment with an approved sample is included, with clear conditions on delays and modifications. Unique conditions include an OEM/Authorized Seller requirement for imported products and in-country aftersales support, plus a defined advance sample cycle. The contract framework suggests a turnkey delivery from order to field deployment, with emphasis on compliance and timely delivery, though exact quantities and values remain undisclosed.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: Drone 5'' with battery
• Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of goods and Training of operators
• Sample approval: Successful bidder to submit 1 advance sample within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 5 days; bulk supply thereafter as per approved sample
• Imported product condition: OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered office in India for aftersales support
• Option/Delivery timing: Quantity may increase up to 25% of contracted quantity; delivery period adjustment formula applies with a minimum of 30 days
• Delivery/approval consequences: Delays in sample approval may shift delivery timeline without LD; non-conforming samples may trigger termination or re-sampling

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• OEM/Authorized Seller requirement: For imported drones, ensure presence in India for aftersales support
• Sample clause: Submit 1 advance sample within 5 days; approvals/deliveries aligned to sample status
• Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract
• Delivery timing: Calculated extension rules apply; minimum 30 days when extended
• Delivery scope: Includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning and operator training
• Documents to submit: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, technical/compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, etc.