Indian Army Surveillance Drone Tender 2025 ISO 9001 BIS Type Test Compliance Department of Military Affairs India
Indian Army
MATHURA, UTTAR PRADESH
Posted:
15 November 2025
Closed:
24 November 2025
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Indian Army Surveillance Drone Tender Jalpaiguri West Bengal 2026 - UAV Bird, GCS, IS 2021 Type Certificate
Bid Publish Date
04-Jul-2026, 8:42 pm
Bid End Date
25-Jul-2026, 9:00 pm
EMD
₹1,20,000
Location
Progress
Issue04-Jul-2026, 8:42 pm
AwardPending
Quantity
2
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Important brand/OEM requirement: OEM/Authorized Seller must have Indian registered office for after-sales service for imported products
- • Critical standard: UAV must conform to Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; IS/IEC standards not explicitly listed but Type Certification is mandatory
- • Special clause: quantity flexibility up to 25% at bid and during contract with calculation-based extended delivery time
- • Eligibility: minimum turnover criteria for bidders and OEMs over last three financial years; optional for less than 3 years using post-incorporation years
- • Warranty/AMC: after-sales service requirement implied by Indian registered office; specifics not fully disclosed
- • Penalties/LD: not explicitly stated; delivery-time extension mechanism provided
- • Delivery specifics: scope includes drone, GCS software, GCS hardware, and payload housing with camera/thermal camera options
Categories
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Tender Overview
Indian Army invites bids for a complete Surveillance Drone / UAV Bird system, including the drone itself, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, and GCS-compatible hardware, to meet the drone rules of 2021 Type Certificate. The scope covers payload housing with camera and thermal camera options, and requires an Industrial License from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Location: JALPAIGURI, WEST BENGAL. Key differentiators include adherence to the Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, and the ability to operate at specified maximum all-up weight, wind resistance, flight time, and range. A 25% quantity option is permitted during order placement and under currency; delivery timelines will adapt from the last delivery order date with minimum 30 days. EMD: ₹120,000. OEM support with registered Indian office for after-sales service is required for imported products. Turnover criteria apply for bidders and OEMs as per bid document.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS), GCS Compatible Hardware
- Surveillance payloads: Camera in payload housing, Thermal Camera in payload housing
- Classification: Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; weight-based sub-category; maximum all-up weight; maximum flight time; wind resistance; one-way distance
- Approvals: Industrial License from DIPP (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
- Documentation: evidence of OEM authorization for imported products; Indian office for after-sales support; compliance with stated standards
- Delivery terms: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%, with extended delivery period formula
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹120,000 (deposit paid with bid)
- Turnover: bidder and OEM must show average turnover for last three years per bid doc; if <3 years, use years since incorporation
- OEM requirements: OEM/integrated supplier must have registered office in India for after-sales service for imported items
- Financial standing: bidder must avoid liquidation or receivership; maintain financial health as per bid terms
- Delivery: delivery schedule linked to last delivery order date; extended period calculations apply
- Compliance: mandatory documentation and certifications as specified in terms and conditions
Key Specifications
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UAV Bird category: drone with Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021
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Maximum all-up weight: defined in drone rules 2021 (exact figure not disclosed)
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Maximum flight time at maximum weight: specified in rules; exact duration not disclosed
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Maximum wind resistance: as per drone rules 2021 thresholds; exact value not disclosed
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Maximum flight distance (one-way): governed by weight category; exact range not disclosed
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Payload housing: camera and thermal camera options included
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GCS: software with payload operation control; hardware compatible with GCS
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Industrial License: required from DIPP under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
Terms & Conditions
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Option to increase/decrease bid quantity by up to 25% with extended delivery time formula
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OEM must have registered Indian office for after-sales service on imported products
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Bidder and OEM turnover criteria must be met via certified financials or CA certificates
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not explicitly stated; delivery-based payments subject to contract terms with options for quotes and milestones
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; option to extend using the 25% quantity clause with minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly described; standard government procurement penalties likely apply for late delivery
Bidder Eligibility
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Average annual financial turnover over the last three years as per bid document
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OEM-specific turnover criteria if the bid is a bunch bid
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No liquidation or court receivership; financial stability validation
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) (Defence Forces - Navy, Army and Air Force) (Q2)
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
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Technical Specifications
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Item #1 Details
View Catalog| 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 |
| UAV Bird Classification | Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Hybrid Unmanned Aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Remotely Piloted aircraft System, Model Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) | Nano (Weighing Less than or equal to 250 grams), Micro (Weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms), Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms), Medium (weighing more than 25 kilograms, but less than or equal to 150 kilograms), Large (weighing more than 150 kilograms) |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 100 - 125 grams, 125 - 150 grams, 150 - 175 grams, 175 - 200 grams, 200 - 225 grams, 225 - 250 grams, 250 - 375 grams, 375 - 500 grams, 500 - 625 grams, 625 - 750 grams, 750 - 875 grams, 875 - 1000 grams, 1000 - 1125 grams, 1125 - 1250 grams, 1250 - 1375 grams, 1375 - 1500 grams, 1500 - 1625 grams, 1625 - 1750 grams, 1750 - 1875 grams, 1875 - 2000 grams, 2 - 3 kg, 3 - 4 kg, 4 - 5 kg, 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, 25 - 30 kg, 30 - 35 kg, 35 - 40 kg, 40 - 45 kg, 45 - 50 kg, 50 - 55 kg, 55 - 60 kg, 60 - 65 kg, 65 - 70 kg, 70 - 75 kg, 75 - 80 kg, 80 - 85 kg, 85 - 90 kg, 90 - 95 kg, 95 - 100 kg, 100 - 105 kg, 105 - 110 kg, 110 - 115 kg, 115 - 120 kg, 120 - 125 kg, 125 - 130 kg, 130 - 135 kg, 135 - 140 kg, 140 - 145 kg, 145 - 150 kg, 150 - 160 kg, 160 - 170 kg, 170 - 180 kg, 180 - 190 kg, 190 - 200 kg, 200 - 210 kg, 210 - 220 kg, 220 - 230 kg, 230 - 240 kg, 240 - 250 kg, 250 - 260 kg, 260 - 270 kg, 270 - 280 kg, 280 - 290 kg, 290 - 300 kg, 300 - 310 kg, 310 - 320 kg, 320 - 330 kg, 330 - 340 kg, 340 - 350 kg, 350 - 360 kg, 360 - 370 kg, 370 - 380 kg, 380 - 390 kg, 390 - 400 kg, 400 - 410 kg, 410 - 420 kg, 420 - 430 kg, 430 - 440 kg, 440 - 450 kg, 450 - 460 kg, 460 - 470 kg, 470 - 480 kg, 480 - 490 kg, 490 - 500 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) | 35 - 45, 45 - 55, 55 - 65 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) | 20 - 25 |
| 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, 11500 - 12000, 12000 - 12500, 12500 - 13000, 13000 - 13500, 13500 - 14000, 14000 - 14500, 14500 - 15000, 15000 - 15500, 15500 - 16000, 16000 - 16500, 16500 - 17000, 17000 - 17500, 17500 - 18000, 18000 - 18500, 18500 - 19000, 19000 - 19500, 19500 - 20000, 20000 - 20500, 20500 - 21000, 21000 - 21500, 21500 - 22000, 22000 - 22500, 22500 - 23000, 23000 - 23500, 23500 - 24000, 24000 - 25000 Or higher |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply | Tablet / Smartphone |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing | Yes, No |
| Approvals and Certifications | Availability of Industrial License, issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 | No |
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Required Documents
1
GST registration certificate
2
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
3
Experience certificates for similar UAV/defense equipment supply
4
Audited financial statements or CA certificate showing turnover
5
EMD submission proof (₹120000)
6
Technical bid documents outlining UAV, GCS, and payload specs
7
OEM authorization letter for imported products
8
Proof of Indian registered office for after-sales service
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market
How to bid for the UAV Bird tender in Jalpaiguri West Bengal 2026?
Bidders must submit the EMD of ₹120,000 along with GST, PAN, turnover certificates, and audited financials for the last three years. Provide OEM authorization for imported equipment and proof of Indian after-sales service capability; ensure compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate and Industrial License requirements.
What documents are required for the Indian Army UAV bid in West Bengal?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, turnover proofs, audited financial statements, EMD receipt, OEM authorization for imported items, and technical bid detailing UAV, GCS software, and payload housing specifications; proof of Indian registered office for after-sales service is essential.
What standards and certificates are essential for UAV procurement in this tender?
The UAV must meet the Type Certificate under Drone Rules 2021; ensure availability of an Industrial License from DIPP. Include documentation confirming compliance with required standards and the OEM’s eligibility for Indian after-sales support; ISI/ISO may be cited but the primary requirement is Type Certificate alignment.
What is the bid quantity flexibility and delivery extension in this tender?
The Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% during contract placement and ongoing currency. Delivery time extension is calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days, or as extended by the original delivery period if shorter.
What are the payment terms and milestones for UAV supply to Indian Army?
Payment terms are governed by contract; the tender specifies milestones and delivery-based payments. Bidder should anticipate milestones aligned with delivery of UAV, GCS software, and payloads; ensure compliance with EMD and financial documentation to support payment processing.
What is the role of the Industrial License in this UAV tender?
An Industrial License from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DIPP) is mandatory for the UAV import/ownership; bidders must provide license details or proof of applicability for the drone equipment to operate legally in India.
How to demonstrate OEM support for imported drones in this bid?
Provide an OEM authorization letter confirming registered Indian office for after-sales service; ensure the OEM satisfies turnover criteria and that the Indian office can deliver support and spares for the specified UAV, GCS, and payload components.
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