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Indian Army Drone UAV with Customized Payload Procurement Bangalore Karnataka 2026 IS 550 Type Certificate

Bid Publish Date

03-Jul-2026, 8:43 pm

Bid End Date

13-Jul-2026, 9:00 pm

Location

BANGALORE , KARNATAKA
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Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

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VEHICLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for a complete Drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Customized Payload package, including UAV Bird, a Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control, and compatible hardware. The scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any required statutory clearances. Key differentiators are strict Type Certificate alignment, ISI/ISO-like certification expectations, and a flexible quantity option up to 25% during contract execution. Located in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, this procurement emphasizes field-ready airframes, payload integration, and robust service support for Defence use.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Items within scope: UAV Bird (Drone), GCS software, and GCS compatible hardware.
  • Compliance targets: classification per Drone Rules, 2021 (Type Certificate), with consideration of maximum all-up weight, flight time, wind resistance, and maximum one-way distance.
  • Performance metrics (illustrative): max all-up weight, duration at max weight, wind tolerance, and range.
  • Approvals: Industrial License issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT) under the Industries Development and Regulation Act, 1951.
  • Delivery scope: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if needed.
  • After-sales: service centers in each consignee state or establishment within 30 days; dedicated service helpline and escalation matrix required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Quantity/Delivery: option to increase/decrease up to 25% during contract and currency; delivery period adjusts with a minimum of 30 days.
  • Scope of supply: price includes all costs for supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and statutory clearances.
  • Service & Support: must have a functional service center in the consignee state or establish within 30 days post-award; dedicated toll-free support and escalation matrix mandatory.
  • Past experience: bidders may submit contract copies, client execution certificates, or equivalent documents as proof of prior involvement in similar security drone projects.

Key Specifications

  • UAV Bird: Drone suitable for payload integration

  • Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control

  • GCS compatible hardware to support UAV and payload interfaces

  • Classification: Type Certificate as per Drone Rules, 2021

  • Max all-up weight, flight time at max weight, wind resistance, and max one-way distance

  • Industrial License availability from MoCI (DPIIT) under IDA 1951

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity flex: +/- 25% during contract; delivery period adjusts accordingly

  • Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training

  • Service centers must be established in consignee state or proved existing

  • Dedicated support helpline and escalation matrix required

  • Proof of past experience acceptable via multiple documentary formats

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified; bidders should reference option clause for quantity variation and delivery timing as per contract.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended delivery time calculated by (additional quantity/original quantity) × original period, minimum 30 days.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed; ensure compliance with standard Govt. procurement LD or penalties as per contract terms.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated capability to supply UAVs with customized payloads for defence use

  • Industrial License (DPIIT) available or obtainable

  • Functional service center in the state of consignee or commitment to establish within 30 days

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Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

Drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Customized Payload (Defence Forces - Navy, Army and Air Force) (Q2)

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

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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) 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) 30 - 35
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 - 20000, 20000 - 20500, 20500 - 21000, 21000 - 21500, 21500 - 22000, 22000 - 22500, 22500 - 23000, 23000 - 23500, 23500 - 24000, 24000 - 24500, 24500 - 25000 Or higher
GCS Compatible Hardware GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply Tablet / Smartphone
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 prior drone or UAV projects

4

Financial statements demonstrating turnover and stability

5

EMD/Security deposit documents (as applicable)

6

Technical bid documents showing compliance with Drone Rules 2021 and Type Certificate

7

OEM authorizations or confirmations for GCS software and hardware

8

Industrial License proof from DPIIT

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market

How to bid for the drone tender in Bangalore 2026 with payload?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, and technical compliance for Drone Rules 2021 with Type Certificate. Include OEM authorizations for GCS hardware and software, and proof of an Industrial License from DPIIT. Delivery and training scope are mandatory with installation and commissioning.

What documents are required for the UAV procurement in Karnataka?

Submit GST certificate, PAN, company incorporation, prior experience contracts with invoices, financial statements, EMD receipts, and OEM authorizations for GCS hardware/software. Include Industrial License proof and any statutory clearances related to defence equipment.

What are the technical standards for UAV classification in this bid?

The UAV must align with Drone Rules, 2021 Type Certificate, with classifications by maximum all-up weight, flight time at max weight, wind resistance, and maximum one-way distance. ISI/ISO-like quality controls may apply to GCS hardware and software components.

What is the delivery scope for the defense drone package?

Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning of the drone and GCS, operator training, and any statutory clearances required. Delivery timelines follow the original order, with upward quantity adjustments allowed up to 25% and minimum 30 days extra time.

What are the service center requirements for this UAV procurement?

Bidder must have a functional service center within the consignee state or establish one within 30 days of award. Payment is contingent on documentary evidence of a service center and a dedicated toll-free support line must be provided.

How is quantity variability handled in this defence tender?

The purchaser may vary quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency. Delivery period adjusts using the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

Which certifications confirm payload operation compliance in this bid?

Payload operation control must be compatible with Ground Control Station software and hardware; the UAV must follow Drone Rules, 2021 Type Certificate requirements and Industrial License validation from DPIIT.

What is required for past project experience documentation?

Provide contract copies with invoices and bidder self-certification, execution certificates from clients, or equivalent documents such as third-party release notes to demonstrate prior defence drone project experience.

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