Indian Army procurement: Drone components and flight control systems tender West Tripura 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for a range of drone-related hardware, including Frame, Motors, ESC, Propellers, Flight Control, GPS, Remote Controller. The location is West Tripura, Tripura 799001. The scope references multiple item categories (7 total in BOQ, though specific quantities are not listed). The bid features an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates, with delivery-time recalculation and a minimum extension period of 30 days. Pre-bid meeting is scheduled on 24 Nov 2025 at 1000hrs at the consignee place, with samples required for evaluation. Bidders must meet a GeM star rating of at least 4 stars and the purchaser reserves rights to reject bids. The tender emphasizes market-life validity: offered items must have at least 3 years residual market life and not be End-of-Life by the OEM. Turnover evidence over the last three financial years is mandatory to qualify, with documentation from audited balances or CA certificates. This tender demands compliance with vendor-code processes and a strong emphasis on safety and hazard packaging for any hazardous material. This is a government procurement for defense-grade drone components, presenting a high-bar entry requiring prior experience and robust financials.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Frame, Motors, ESC, Propellers, Flight Control, GPS, Remote Controller (drone ecosystem).
• No explicit technical specs published in the data; bidders must rely on OEM guidance and standard defense-grade drone norms.
• Key process requirements include: sample provision in pre-bid meeting, and compliance with minimum 3 years residual market life for offered items.
• Compliance expectations include maintaining safe packaging, MSDS labeling where applicable, and standard hazard handling for any potentially hazardous components.
• Turnover validation: minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as per bid document, with audited or CA-certified statements.
• Pre-bid meeting logistics and bidder evaluation criteria (GeM rating, ability to reject non-compliant bids) are explicitly stated.
• No explicit EMD amount provided; bidders should refer to the governing bid document for monetary details and GST/PAN submission requirements.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: up to 25% quantity adjustment at contract time and during currency; delivery period adjusted by a formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Product Life: items must have at least 3 years residual market life; not declared End-of-Life by OEM.
• Documentation: provide PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT mandate, and vendor-code related documents with bid.
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 years; provide audited balances or CA/Cost Accountant certificate.
• Pre-bid: 24 Nov 2025 at 1000hrs; sample items required; GeM rating minimum 4 stars; buyer may reject bids that fail criteria.
• Packaging and safety: proper hazard labeling and MSDS for hazardous components; adherence to transport/handling/storage safety regulations.
• Purchase terms: standard department terms with rights reserved to increase/decrease quantity and extend delivery window as per option clause.