Bharat Coking Coal Limited Surveillance Drone Tender Dhanbad Jharkhand 2026 - UAV / GCS & Industrial License Compliance
Bid Publish Date
29-Aug-2026, 5:31 pm
Bid End Date
08-Sep-2026, 4:00 pm
EMD
₹32,998
Value
₹16,49,985
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Industrial License requirement: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DPIIT, under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
- • Surveillance payload: camera and thermal camera housed in UAV payload unit
- • GCS scope: software plus compatible hardware included in supply
- • Quantity flexibility: ±25% during and after contract execution
- • Training: 5 personnel, 7 days at CISF Unit BCCL Dhanbad
- • OEM/Authorized resellers: installation, testing, and configuration to be performed by OEM-certified resources
- • 5 drones with combo kit must be supplied as part of essential accessories
- • Data sheets and product specifications must match with bid; non-compliance may lead to rejection
Tender Overview
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (Coal India Limited) invites bids for a Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) package, including Ground Control Station software (payload operation control) and compatible hardware, with camera and thermal payload housing. Estimated value: ₹1,649,985.00; EMD: ₹32,998.00. Delivery scope includes 05 drones with combo kit, OEM installation/commissioning, and training for 5 personnel over 7 days at CISF Unit BCCL Dhanbad. The contract accommodates a quantity variation up to 25% during and after execution. Training location and scope confirm vendor readiness for on-site transfer and operationalization.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: UAV Bird (Drone) with maximum all-up weight per Drone Rules, 2021 Type Certificate.
- Ground Control Station (GCS): software with payload operation control; GCS compatible hardware included in scope.
- Payload: surveillance camera and thermal camera housed within payload unit.
- Approvals: Industrial License from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT) required.
- Performance targets: wind resistance and maximum flight time/distance to be met as per 2021 Drone Rules; data sheets must align with offered model.
- Training: 5 personnel, 7 days, at CISF Unit BCCL Dhanbad and inter-area units.
Terms & Eligibility
- Option clause: Buyer may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates; delivery period scales with quantity.
- Financial health: bidder must be solvent (no liquidation or court receivership); provide undertaking.
- Product lifecycle: offered drones must have at least 5 years residual market life; not end-of-life per OEM.
- Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; product data sheets; OEM authorizations; vendor code requirements.
- Training & installation: to be performed by OEM-certified staff; 5 drones with combo kit included in supply.
- Obligations: no subcontracting of contract without consent; installation and commissioning in scope.
Key Specifications
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Drone category: UAV Bird per Type Certificate, Drone Rules 2021
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Maximum all-up weight: defined in drone rules, 2021
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Maximum flight time: as per drone rules 2021 (no lower bound omitted)
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Maximum wind resistance: specified by drone model
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Maximum flight distance: specified for one-way distance
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Ground Control Station (GCS): software + hardware included; payload operation control
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Surveillance payload: camera + thermal camera within payload housing
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Industrial License: mandatory from DPIIT
Terms & Conditions
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EMD: ₹32,998; bid validity as per T&Cs; not specified in data
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Delivery window and option clause: up to 25% quantity variation
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Payment terms and milestones not fully disclosed; rely on standard Govt terms
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
No specific payment schedule published; standard Govt terms apply; must comply with supplier contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period tied to last date of original delivery order; extended time proportional to quantity variation
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated; LDs typically apply for late delivery or non-conformance per tender terms
Bidder Eligibility
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No liquidation or bankruptcy; certify financial soundness
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Offer not end-of-life according to OEM; minimum 5 years residual market life
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OEM authorization or authorized reseller for installation and commissioning
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
5
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
8
OEM Avg. Turnover
35
Past Performance
50 %
Warranty Period
2 years
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) (Defence Forces - Navy, Army and Air Force) (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
24
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Dhanbad
Delivery Pincodes
826005
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapas Kumar Sinha Mahapatra | 826005,Office of DIG CISF unit, BCCL, Dhanbad, Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 826005. | Dhanbad | Jharkhand | 826005 | 5 | 15 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9788506.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
Copy of PAN Card
Copy of GSTIN
Copy of Cancelled Cheque
Copy of EFT Mandate certified by Bank
Product Data Sheet(s) uploaded with bid
OEM authorization/agency certificate
Evidence of Industrial License (if already issued) or proof of applicability
Experience certificates and financial statements as per T&Cs
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), 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) | 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50 |
| 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, 21000 - 21500, 21500 - 22000, 22000 - 22500, 22500 - 23000, 23000 - 23500, 23500 - 24000, 24000 - 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 |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to bid for UAV drone tender in Dhanbad with IS 2021 rules
Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, EFT mandate, and data sheets; ensure the UAV meets Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate and ISI/ISO compliance if specified. Include OEM authorization and industrial license proof; deliver 5 drones with combo kits and complete on-site training at CISF Unit BCCL Dhanbad.
What documents are required for drone procurement with GCS in Jharkhand
Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, product data sheets, OEM authorization, and evidence of industrial license; also submit financial statements and experience certificates demonstrating similar UAV supply within 5 years.
What are the technical standards for UAV Bird per drone rules 2021
UAVs must comply with Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021, including maximum all-up weight, wind resistance, flight time, and range; ensure GCS software supports payload operation control and that the payload housing accommodates camera and thermal camera.
When is the delivery window for the drone contract in BCCL tender 2026
Delivery period aligns with the original delivery order; if quantities change by up to 25%, additional time is calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
What is the EMD for the BCCL drone procurement in 2026
The EMD amount is ₹32,998.00; ensure payment via the specified method and submit EMD documents with the bid; failure to provide EMD can render the bid non-responsive.
What training is required for drone deployment at Dhanbad CISF
Training covers 5 personnel for 7 days at CISF Unit BCCL Dhanbad and inter-area units; installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training are to be performed by OEM-certified resources.
What is included in the drone scope of supply for BCCL
Scope includes 05 drones with combo kits, Ground Control Station software and compatible hardware, surveillance payload with camera and thermal camera, essential installation accessories, and OEM-recommended training and on-site support.
How to verify data sheet compatibility for offered UAVs
Upload product datasheets and cross-check parameters with bid technical specifications; mismatches can lead to bid rejection; verify Type Certificate, maximum weight, flight time, wind resistance, and payload specs.