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Indian Army UAV Drone Tender 2025 for Surveying/Mission Drones with GCS and Payloads in India

Bid Publish Date

21-Oct-2025, 12:34 pm

Bid End Date

24-Oct-2025, 1:00 pm

Location

DEHRADUN , UTTARAKHAND
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Exact NABL certificate requirement for the UAV payloads and GCS package
  • • Industrial License requirement from DIPP under Industries Development and Regulation Act
  • • GCS software must include payload operation control and hardware compatibility
  • • Drone classification as per Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021 (weight/limits as defined)
  • • Supply-Install-Testing-Commissioning (SIC) scope; 25% quantity uplift possibility
  • • No BOM/BOQ items; emphasis on integrated UAV + GCS with multiple payloads
  • • Payment and delivery terms tied to option clause and extended delivery periods
  • • OEM authorization and NABL certification are gatekeepers for bid qualification

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VEHICLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Defence Forces category for surveying or mapping drones, seeks supply of an integrated UAV Bird (Drone) package including a Ground Control Station (GCS) with payload operation control, compatible hardware, and payload sensors. Scope includes RGB camera, LiDAR, multispectral, and oblique/phogrammetry capabilities, aligned with Type Certificate parameters in Drone Rules 2021. The deliverables support ground mapping, reconnaissance, and data collection, with industrial license requirements from DIPP. Key differentiators are full system integration (GCS + UAV) and compliance with modern drone classifications and performance envelopes, including payload housing and sensor diversity. The bid emphasizes a complete supply-install-commissioning (SIC) approach for a defence-grade UAV platform.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • UAV Bird and GCS: Full scope of supply including GCS software (payload operation control) and GCS compatible hardware
  • Classification: Drone type and sub-type as per Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021; weight-based and performance-band constraints apply
  • Performance metrics: Maximum all-up weight, maximum flight time at max weight, wind resistance, and maximum one-way flight distance
  • Payloads: RGB camera, LiDAR sensor, multispectral sensor, and oblique/photogrammetry camera included in payload housing
  • Certification: Availability of Industrial License issued by DIPP (Industries Act 1951); NABL certificate for product
  • Documentation: NABL certificate, ISI/ISO standards where applicable; OEM authorization and service support
  • Delivery scope: Supply, installation, testing and commissioning (SIC) of goods

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Performance: Quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract; delivery timeline adjustments with minimum 30 days
  • Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; NABL certificate for product; OEM authorization
  • License/Compliance: Industrial License under I(D&R) Act 1951; Type Certificate compliance
  • ATC specifics: NABL certificate mandatory; scope includes UAV, GCS, payloads, and industrial licensing terms
  • Delivery/Payment: SIC deliverables; payment terms as per contract; penalties/LD details to be defined in final contract
  • Evaluation: Compliance with drone rules 2021, payload capabilities, and integration with GCS; no BOQ items available

Key Specifications

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

  • GCS compatible hardware included in scope

  • RGB Camera payload housing availability

  • LiDAR Sensor payload availability

  • Multispectral Sensor payload availability

  • Oblique / Photogrammetry Camera payload availability

  • Industrial License availability from DIPP

  • NABL certificate for the product

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD and performance requirements linked to optional quantity increases up to 25%

  • SIC scope including installation, testing, and commissioning of UAV system

  • Mandatory NABL certificate and DIPP Industrial License for eligibility

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Delivery-based payment terms with option to adjust quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period rules apply

Delivery Schedule

Delivery starts after final order; extended delivery time computed as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD/penalty terms to be defined in contract; NB: include performance-related consequences for delays

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated capability in UAV system integration (UAV + GCS + payloads)

  • Compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate requirements

  • Industrial License and NABL certification readiness

  • OE M authorization for the UAV platform and payloads

  • Financial capacity to support SIC contract and potential quantity uplift

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

No

Item Category

Surveying or Mapping Drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Defence Forces - Navy, Army and Air Force) (Q2)

Authority Records

MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTINDIAN ARMY
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Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-8485319.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

Other Documents

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Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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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, NA (This indicates that software is compatible with buyer's 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) 5 - 15, 15 - 25, 25 - 35, 35 - 45, 45 - 55, 55 - 65, 65 - 75, 75 - 85, 85 - 95, 95 - 105, 105 - 115, 115 - 125, 125 - 135, 135 - 145, 145 - 155, 155 - 165, 165 - 175, 175 - 185, 185 - 195, 195 - 205, 205 - 215, 215 - 225, 225 - 235, 235 - 245, 245 - 255, 255 - 265, 265 - 275, 275 - 285, 285 - 295, 295 - 305, 305 - 315, 315 - 325, 325 - 335, 335 - 345, 345 - 355, 355 - 365 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) 500 - 600, 600 - 700, 700 - 800, 800 - 900, 900 - 1000, 1000 - 1100, 1100 - 1200, 1200 - 1300, 1300 - 1400, 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, 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 Joystick, Joystick with detachable screen, Joystick with integrated screen, Laptop / Desktop, NA, Joystick with FPV Headset / Goggles, Semi Rugged Laptop, Fully Rugged Laptop, Tablet / Smartphone
RGB Camera - Payload Availability of RGB camera in payload housing Yes, No
LiDAR Sensor - Payload Availability of LiDAR Sensor Yes, No
Multispectral Sensor - Payload Availability of Multispectral Sensors Yes, No
Oblique / Photogrammetry Camera - Payload Availability of Oblique / Photogrammetry 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 Yes, No

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque copy

4

EFT mandate certified by bank

5

NABL certificate for product

6

Industrial License from DIPP under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951

7

OEM authorization / dealership certificate

8

Technical compliance certificates for UAV, GCS, and payloads

9

Experience certificates demonstrating UAV/GCS integration capability

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about UTTARAKHAND tender market

How to bid for the UAV drone tender in IndiaArmy 2025

To bid, ensure NABL certificate, DIPP Industrial License, and OEM authorization are ready. Submit PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and NABL product certificates. The scope includes UAV, GCS, payloads, and SIC delivery. Follow terms on quantity variation up to 25% and delivery timelines.

What documents are required for the UAV procurement in India

Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, NABL certificate for the product, Industrial License from DIPP, OEM authorization, and technical compliance certificates for UAV, GCS and payloads. Also include experience certificates showing UAV/GCS integration capability.

What are the technical specifications for GCS payload operation

GCS must support payload operation control, with hardware compatibility for RGB, LiDAR, multispectral, and oblique cameras. Ensure software integrates with UAV flight profile data and supports data export formats and ground control interfaces per Drone Rules 2021.

What is the scope of supply for the UAV platform

Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SIC) of UAV Bird, Ground Control Station, compatible hardware, payload sensors (RGB, LiDAR, multispectral, photogrammetry), and license/compliance documents; no separate BOQ items are listed.

What certification is mandatory for the UAV product

Mandatory NABL certification for the UAV product and an Industrial License from DIPP under Industries Act 1951; Type Certificate compliance per Drone Rules 2021 is also required to establish eligibility.

How are delivery timelines adjusted under the option clause

Delivery time scales with the option clause: additional time = (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extended period may apply if extended delivery is exercised.

What are the eligibility criteria for UAV vendor in Army procurement

Eligibility requires demonstrated UAV/GCS integration capability, NABL and DIPP licenses, OEM authorization, GST/PAN compliance, and financial readiness to support SIC delivery and potential 25% quantity adjustments.

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