Indian Council Of Agricultural Research drone based spraying system tender Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education, invites bids for a drone based spraying system capable of aerial chemical payloads of 10 kg or more, including attachments, to be deployed in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. The procurement scope focuses on unmanned aerial spraying equipment suitable for agricultural applications, with the BOQ showing no listed items. KEY differentiator includes flexibility on quantity through option clauses and a delivery framework that adjusts timeframes based on percentage quantity changes. The tender emphasizes compliance with purchaser terms and fallback payment/guarantee mechanisms via bank instruments.

• Organization: Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – CIAE (Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering)
• Location/City: BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH - 462001
• Product Category: Drone based spraying system for aerial application of chemical payload 10kg or more with attachments
• Estimated Value: Not specified
• EMD/PBG Context: Not mandated in data; bidders should review terms for security deposits and performance guarantees
• Delivery Context: Delivery period linked to original order with option-driven extension calculations
• Unique Clause: GST applicability to be assessed by bidders; suppliers bear GST risk; DD/FDR acceptance as performance security
• Context: Tender targets advanced UAV-based agricultural spraying solutions compatible with ICAR CIAE requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service Name: Drone based spraying system for aerial chemical payload ≥ 10 kg with attachments
• Delivery/Installation Scope: Not specified; delivery timeline follows post-order calculation with minimum 30 days for added quantity
• Security/Guarantee: Performance security accepted as Demand Draft (in favour of ICAR UNIT CIAE, BHOPAL) or FDR; hard copies due within 15 days of award
• Tender Conditions: Option clause permits ±25% quantity variation during contract; extended delivery time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period
• GST: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement capped to actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower
• Payment Terms: Not explicitly stated; post-award terms may follow GeM/GTC norms; ensure alignment with DD/FDR terms
• Compliance: No specific technical standards listed; bidders should prepare for standard UAV spray system compliance and attachment readiness

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance Security: Not explicitly quantified; bidders should prepare for performance guarantees via DD or FDR as described
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery period to commence from last date of original delivery order; extended durations calculated per option clause with minimum 30 days
• GST Consideration: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates; no responsibility on purchaser for GST variance
• Payment & Guarantees: DD or FDR permitted as security; submission of scanned copies allowed with hard copy delivery within 15 days of award
• Documentation: Ensure readiness to submit OEM authorizations and any required technical compliance documents per T&C
• Variations: Quantity can be increased or decreased by up to 25% during contract execution
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified; refer to standard GeM terms and ICAR CIAE policy for penalties or LD clauses