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Indian Army Drone UAV with Customized Payload Tender Jhansi Uttar Pradesh 2026

Bid Publish Date

24-Feb-2026, 7:28 pm

Bid End Date

27-Feb-2026, 8:00 pm

Location

JHANSI , UTTAR PRADESH

Progress

Issue24-Feb-2026, 7:28 pm
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Quantity

4

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 2

VEHICLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a Drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Customized Payload package, including a UAV Bird, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, and GCS compatible hardware, located at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh (284001). Scope covers a drone classified per Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, with flight performance specs to align with military requirements. The package also requires an Industrial License from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and OEM-led installation/commissioning. A unique aspect is the integration of a payload operation control within the GCS and mandatory malicious code certification. The tender emphasizes lifecycle readiness, including data sheet verification and non-obsolescence in market terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • UAV Bird classification per Drone Rules, 2021 Type Certificate; include sub-category and maximum all-up weight constraints.
  • GCS: software with payload operation control; compatible hardware included in scope.
  • Performance metrics requested: maximum flight time at maximum weight, wind resistance, and maximum one-way flight distance.
  • Industrial License: mandatory government-issued license to operate manufacturing/assembly.
  • Data Sheet must match offered product specifications; OEM-certified installation and configuration.
  • Malicious Code Certificate required to certify absence of embedded malware.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Delivery/installation address: Adjudant, 20 Lancer, Babina, Jhansi, UP.
  • Applicants must maintain financial solvency and avoid liquidation or bankruptcy.
  • Products must have at least a 7-year market life remaining; no obsolescence before this period.
  • GST compliance is bidder responsibility; GST reimbursement governed by actuals or allowed rates.
  • Documentation: Data Sheet, Malicious Code Certificate, OEM authorization, and OEM-certified installation.
  • Data Sheet mismatch or non-compliance could lead to bid rejection and required data validation.

Key Specifications

  • UAV Bird: category and maximum all-up weight per Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate

  • GCS: software including payload operation control; hardware compatible with GCS

  • Performance: maximum flight time at max weight, wind resistance, maximum flight distance

  • Industrial License: valid authorization from Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  • Data Sheet: must match offered product specifications

  • Malicious Code Certificate: certify no embedded malware

Terms & Conditions

  • Delivery address is Adjudant, 20 Lancer, Babina, Jhansi, UP

  • Bidder must provide OEM installation and commissioning by OEM-certified personnel

  • Products must have at least 7 years residual market life and not be end-of-life

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST reimbursement to be as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower, subject to quoted GST percentage.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery and installation to be completed at Adjudant, 20 Lancer, Babina, Jhansi; option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% with extended delivery periods.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Delivery extensions subject to minimum 30 days; non-performance penalties to be defined by contract norms.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Not under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy

  • Demonstrated capability to supply UAVs and GCS with OEM support

  • Industrial license available or clearly demonstrated procurement path for defense-grade UAVs

Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-9009012.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

Other Documents

OTHER

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) 15 - 25, 25 - 35, 35 - 45, 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) 15 - 20
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) 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 Joystick, Joystick with detachable screen, Joystick with integrated screen, Laptop / Desktop, NA, Joystick with FPV Headset / Goggles, Semi-Rugged Laptop, Fully Rugged Laptop / Tablet, 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 certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for UAV or related defense equipment supply

4

Financial statements / turnover evidence

5

EMD/Security deposit proof (as applicable but not specified in data)

6

Technical bid documents

7

OEM authorizations / OEM-certified distributor certificates

8

Data Sheet of offered UAV, GCS, and hardware

9

Malicious Code Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about UTTAR PRADESH tender market

How to bid for drone payload tender in Jhansi 2026?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, Data Sheet, and Malicious Code Certificate. The contract targets UAV Bird with GCS integration, compliant with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, and requires an Industrial License. Ensure installation is conducted by OEM-certified personnel and that data sheets match offered specifications exactly.

What documents are required for UAV GCS bid in Uttar Pradesh 2026?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, company financial statements, experience certificates for defense UAVs, OEM authorization letters, Data Sheet matching the product, and Malicious Code Certificate. Submit these with the technical bid to demonstrate compliance with Drone Rules 2021 and security guidelines.

What are the technical standards for the drone and GCS in this tender?

Drones must comply with the Type Certificate as per Drone Rules 2021, including maximum all-up weight and flight performance. GCS software must support payload operation control and be accompanied by compatible hardware. An Industrial License from the DoIMPI is mandatory for supply and manufacture.

When is delivery and installation required for the Jhansi bid?

Delivery/installation must occur at Adjudant, 20 Lancer, Babina, Jhansi, UP. The option clause allows a 25% quantity variation with extended delivery periods, calculated per contract terms, with a minimum extension of 30 days.

What are the EMD and payment terms for this UAV procurement?

EMD details are not specified in the provided data; payment terms follow GST actuals or applicable rates. Ensure the Malicious Code Certificate and Data Sheet alignment to avoid rejection and coordinate with OEM for installation and testing.

What qualifies as non-obsolescence for UAVs under this tender?

Bidders must offer products with at least 7 years residual market life, meaning the OEM should not declare end-of-life within that period. This ensures ongoing support, service, and availability of spare parts for the defense contract.

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