Indian Army UAV for Agricultural Purposes Tender Ahmednagar Maharashtra 2026 - Unmanned Aircraft System with GCS & Software under Drone Rules 2021
Bid Publish Date
04-Jul-2026, 1:50 pm
Bid End Date
14-Jul-2026, 2:00 pm
EMD
₹65,000
Location
Progress
Quantity
2
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Exact EMD amount: ₹65,000
- • Scope includes UAV Bird (Drone), GCS software, GCS hardware and image processing software
- • Compliance requirement: Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate with VTOL capability
- • Pre-bid event: mandatory on-ground drone demonstration in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
- • Warranty: 3 years OEM warranty with service centres across India
- • Delivery clause: quantity fluctuation up to 25% and extension proportional to original quantity
Categories
3
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for agricultural applications in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The scope includes an UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload control, GCS-compatible hardware, and an application software to process captured feeds. The procurement emphasizes Type Certificate compliance under the Drone Rules 2021 and VTOL capability. The event targets a single integrated solution with three-year OEM warranty and a mandatory pre-bid demonstration. Estimated scope features a demonstrable on-ground demonstration at Ahilyanagar and a post-demo bid participation window, with an EMD of ₹65,000. The project requires orderly logistics and installation support in-country, with service centres details to be uploaded.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope: UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS-compatible hardware, and application software for processing feeds
- Classification: Type Certificate per Drone Rules, 2021; sub-category and maximum all-up weight per rules
- VTOL capability: Mandatory availability indicator for vertical take-off and landing
- Performance metrics: Maximum all-up weight and maximum flight distance values to be specified in the bid; ranges governed by drone rules
- Power & interfaces: Battery type must be specified; GCS devices and OS compatibility required
- Compliance & delivery: Pre-bid meeting and on-ground demonstration at Ahilyanagar; installation, training, and maintenance support included
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹65,000
- Warranty: OEM warranty for 3 years from final acceptance or after installation/testing; on-site service with designated Indian service centres
- Delivery terms: Option to adjust quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery extended proportionally with minimum 30 days; delivery period starts after last date of original order
- Pre-bid meeting: 10 July 2026 at 1000 hrs; mandatory attendance with project drawings and documents
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorizations and installation/training details to be supplied
- Training & service: Training included; comprehensive after-sales service network in India
Key Specifications
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Product: UAV Bird (Drone) with VTOL capability
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Ground Control Station: GCS software + hardware; payload operation control
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Compatible devices: GCS-compatible hardware included in scope
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Software: Application software to process captured feed
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Standards: Drone Rules, 2021 Type Certificate
Terms & Conditions
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Delivery quantity may change by up to 25% with extended delivery time rules
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Mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-ground drone demonstration
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Three-year OEM warranty with Indian service network requirement
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Payment terms will follow standard government procurement norms; no explicit schedule provided beyond warranty and delivery conditions
Delivery Schedule
Delivery commencement tied to original delivery order; extended period applies with proportional time calculation and minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
LD details not provided; delivery delays and performance penalties may be specified in the final contract
Bidder Eligibility
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Demonstrated experience with UAV/GCS systems and aerial platforms
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Ability to provide OEM warranties and service centres in India
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Compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate and VTOL specifications
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle / Drones for Agricultural Purposes (V3) (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
36
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
60
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Ahmednagar
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Ahmednagar | Ahmednagar | - | - | 2 | 60 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9550541.pdf
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GeM Category Specification
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Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Technical Specifications
1 Item
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, NA (This indicates that software is compatible with buyer's hardware) |
| Included in Scope of Supply | Application software to process captured feed | 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 Physical Parameters | Availability of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) | Yes |
| 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 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 Or higher |
| Power Source of UAV Bird | Battery Type | Rechargable, NA |
| Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software | Devices compatible with GCS | Smartmobile, All (Laptop / Desktop, Smartmobile and Tablet) |
| Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software | GCS supported Operating System | Android, Windows and Android |
| 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, Tablet / Smartphones |
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Required Documents
Copy of PAN Card
Copy of GSTIN
Copy of Cancelled Cheque
Copy of EFT Mandate certified by Bank
OEM authorization for UAV/GCS equipment
Final acceptance certificate and installation/training plan
Warranty certificates from OEM
Service centre details near consignee destinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about MAHARASHTRA tender market
How to bid for the UAV drone tender in Ahmednagar Maharashtra 2026?
Bidders should submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, OEM authorization, and installation/training plans with the UAV/GCS package. Ensure compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate and VTOL requirements. Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting on 10 July 2026 at 1000 hrs.
What documents are required for UAV GCS tender participation in Maharashtra?
Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, OEM authorization for UAV/GCS products, installation and training plans, OEM warranty certificates, and service centre details near the consignee location, as specified in the terms.
What are the technical standards for UAV Birds in this bid?
The UAV must comply with the Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, including sub-category and maximum all-up weight as defined therein, and demonstrate VTOL capability as part of the on-ground demonstration at the pre-bid event.
When is the pre-bid meeting for the drone procurement in Ahilyanagar?
Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10 July 2026 at 1000 hrs at Electronics Wing, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. Attendees must bring project drawings and relevant documents; non-attendance may lead to disqualification.
What is the EMD amount and its submission method for this UAV tender?
EMD is ₹65,000. Submission methods follow standard government practice; ensure the payment method and bank details align with the EFT Mandate provided in the bid documents.
What is the warranty requirement for UAV systems in this procurement?
A 3-year OEM warranty is required from the date of final acceptance or after installation and commissioning. OEM warranty certificates must be provided at goods delivery, and after-sales service centers must be listed.
What constitutes the scope of supply for the GCS in this tender?
Scope includes GCS software with payload operation control, GCS-compatible hardware, and application software to process captured feeds; devices must be compatible with the GCS software and OS requirements.
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9550541.pdf
Main Document
GeM Category Specification
GEM_CATEGORY_SPECIFICATION
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS