Indian Army Mini X FMC 20 MP Drone North Sikkim Procurement 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for the MINI X FMC 20 MP DRONE NANO destined for North Sikkim, Yongdi (15000 ft). The BOQ shows 0 items, but the contract scope encompasses drone supply with logistics to a challenging hill terrain. The buyer’s terms include a flexible quantity option of up to 25% more than the bid quantity and an overall completion target by 31 Jan 2026. A critical requirement is delivery to the consignee location under extreme cold and low-oxygen conditions, with on-site land preparation support implied. The area demands robust field readiness and timely post-award execution at high altitude. This tender emphasizes origin controls (non-Chinese) and real-time blueprint disclosure, plus serviceability from North Sikkim/Siliguri regions.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: North Sikkim, 737107
• Product: MINI X FMC 20 MP DRONE NANO
• Delivery to: Yongdi, North Sikkim
• Delivery window: completion by 31 Jan 2026
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% during and after contract
• Key risk factors: extreme altitude operations and terrain demarcation

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product context: drone platform suitable for high-altitude operation
• Claimed endurance/flight profile and performance metrics are not disclosed in the data; bidders must rely on standard defence drone capability
• Compliance focus: origin control (explicitly not Chinese origin), on-site blueprints submission required, prior defence engagement documentation
• Operational constraints: terrain and climate considerations at 15000 ft altitude, potential land leveling and transport equipment (e.g., JCB) requirements implied by site conditions
• Delivery and acceptance: items to be handed to consignee with necessary Product Quality Certifications uploaded
• Documentation: bidders must provide serviceable regions and spare-part support plan for North Sikkim/Siliguri corridor
• Warranty and after-sales: not explicitly stated; bidders should propose standard defence-grade warranty and AMC terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity
• Delivery period: starts from last date of original delivery order; extended delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days
• Non-duplication rule: upload only relevant documents; avoid duplicates or irrelevant materials
• Blacklist undertaking: bidder must confirm no prior blacklisting by central/state governments or their corporations
• Past experience: must include defence establishment experience; failure to furnish documents leads to disqualification
• Local presence: registered office in North Sikkim, Sikkim/Siliguri, West Bengal for prompt service
• Land/site readiness: site preparation details required; bidder to provide JCBs/equipment if land is not flat
• Fresh blueprint submission: blueprints of work to be uploaded; missing documents lead to rejection
• Source origin clause: drone origin must not be Chinese
• Completion deadline: target completion date 31 Jan 2026