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ERNAKULAM, KERALA
Posted:
29 December 2025
Closed:
13 January 2026
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North Eastern Railway Surveillance Drone Tender (UAV Bird) with Ground Control Station & Thermal Camera 2026
Bid Publish Date
13-Jan-2026, 3:53 pm
Bid End Date
27-Jan-2026, 11:00 am
Progress
Issue13-Jan-2026, 3:53 pm
AwardPending
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Exact role: UAV Bird drone, Ground Control Station software, and GCS hardware within scope
- • Final specification is Railway's requirement; deviations must be attached as an annex
- • RITES inspection is mandatory prior to acceptance
- • Make in India local content disclosure required in bid
- • Authorized OEM authorization required if bidder is a dealer
- • Past performance demonstrated in similar railway drone deployments
- • Compliance with Type Certificate and Drone Rules 2021 classification
- • Turnkey scope: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances
Tender Overview
Organization: North Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks procurement of a Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) suite, including the UAV Bird, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, and GCS compatible hardware. Scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any statutory clearances. Anticipated components include a camera-equipped payload housing and a thermal camera. The bid emphasizes adherence to railway requirements and potential Make in India/local content considerations. The solicitation includes a firm emphasis on compliance with the Railway’s specification as the final reference and includes past performance as a bid criterion. Unique aspects include RITES inspection and clear delineation of deviations against the specified parameters.
Location: Tender likely targets Northeast India via Indian Railways; exact city/state not disclosed in available data.
Value/Scale: No value or quantity disclosed; scope implies turnkey delivery, installation, and operator training.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope: UAV Bird with defined classification per Drone Rules 2021, including maximum all-up weight, flight time, and flight distance specifications; payload capability with camera and thermal camera in payload housing.
- GCS scope: Ground Control Station software with payload operation control and hardware compatible with the UAV; integration with surveillance payloads.
- Standards/Certification: Drones classified per Type Certificate; local content considerations under Make in India policy; potential IS0/IEC? references to be confirmed via ATC; RITES inspection is mandated.
- Performance expectations: Maximum flight time and distance to be aligned with drone rules 2021; precise numeric thresholds to be defined in the Railway’s specification (final).
- Documentation/Deviations: Any deviations must be clearly quoted as attachments; absence of deviations implies conformity.
- OEM/MAI: Authorized OEM authorization required if applicable; past performance evidence required.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope of supply: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances (if any).
- ATC requirements: MSE registration proof; Make in India local content percentage; authorized OEM authorization and proven past performance.
- Inspection: By RITES; Railway’s specification is final.
- Evaluation: Non-submission of required documents leads to rejection; deviations must be clearly stated.
- Compliance: All responses must align with the Railway’s final specification; no later changes accepted.
Key Specifications
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- Product scope: UAV Bird; Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control; GCS-compatible hardware
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- Classification: Drone per Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; sub-category and maximum all-up weight as defined in rules
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- Performance: Maximum Flight Time at max all-up weight; Maximum Flight Distance; both bounded by Drone Rules 2021 thresholds
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- Payloads: Camera in payload housing and Thermal Camera availability within payload housing
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- Delivery/Installation: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training; statutory clearances if required
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- Inspection: RITES inspection to validate conformity with Railway's specification
Terms & Conditions
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EMD: not specified in accessible data; bidder must review tender ATC and submit applicable security
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Delivery/installation timeline: to be defined by Railway specification; readiness for testing via RITES
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Payment terms: to be confirmed in final Railway specification; likely milestone-based with acceptance criteria
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Payment terms to be defined by Railway specification; vendor to provide milestones from supply to commissioning and training
Delivery Schedule
Turnkey delivery including installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; inspection by RITES before final acceptance
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Standard LDs likely applicable for delivery delays; exact rates to be specified in tender ATC
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying drone systems for critical infrastructure projects
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Demonstrable past performance with at least one similar railway deployment
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Compliance with Make in India/local content requirements and valid OEM authorizations
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Technical Specifications
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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 |
| UAV Bird Classification | Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Rotorcraft |
| UAV Bird Classification | Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) | Micro (Weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms) |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 1875 - 2000 grams 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 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) | 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 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, Joystick with FPV Headset / Goggles, Tablet / Smartphones, Semi-Rugged Laptop, Fully Rugged Laptop |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing | Yes |
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Required Documents
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GST registration certificate
2
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
3
MSE registration documents (as applicable)
4
OEM authorization or dealership authorization (if bidder is an authorized partner)
5
Past performance certificates and reference projects
6
Make in India local content disclosure for the offered product
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Technical bid documents confirming compliance with Railway specification
8
Any statutory clearances or certifications relevant to drone systems
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Proof of installation/commissioning capabilities and training programs
Frequently Asked Questions
How to bid for the UAV Bird tender in northeast India for North Eastern Railway?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, MSE/Make in India documents, OEM authorization, and past performance certificates. Ensure compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, and provide Make in India local content disclosure. Include RITES inspection readiness and attachment of deviation if any against the Railway specification.
What documents are required for UAV drone and GCS procurement in NE Railway?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, OEM authorization, Make in India local content disclosure, MSE registration, past performance proofs, and technical bid detailing conformity with the Railway’s specifications. Ensure installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training plans are included.
What are the technical standards for the UAV Bird in this tender?
The UAV must comply with Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021 and be ISI/ISO-aligned where applicable; classification includes maximum all-up weight, flight time, and flight distance. The package includes GCS software with payload control and a camera plus thermal camera in payload housing.
When is the RITES inspection expected for this NE Railway drone tender?
RITES inspection is specified as part of the process; bidders should plan for pre-acceptance inspection and ensure all conformity documentation and deviations (if any) are attached and aligned with Railway specifications.
What is included in the scope of supply for the drone tender?
Scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning of the UAV Bird, GCS software, GCS hardware, payload housing with camera and thermal camera, and training of operators, plus any statutory clearances required by authorities.
What makes Make in India/local content disclosures important for this bid?
Local content disclosure demonstrates percentage of local content in the offered product and may impact eligibility under Make in India policy. Bidders must provide documentation showing local value addition and manufacturing origins per tender ATC.
What documents prove past performance for this UAV tender?
Submit client references and performance certificates from similar drone deployments, preferably in railway or critical infrastructure contexts, detailing scope, delivery timelines, and success criteria to meet Railway’s evaluation standards.
What are the key eligibility criteria for the UAV/GCS tender?
Eligibility includes prior experience with drone systems for infrastructure projects, valid OEM/authorized dealer authorization, Make in India content disclosure, and demonstrable past performance. Also expect statutory compliance and RITES-readiness documentation.
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