Indian Army Surveillance Drone Tender South Goa Goa 2025 – IS 550/Drone Rules 2021 Compliant UAV, GCS, Payload ISO 9001

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks an integrated Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) package for operations in South Goa, Goa. Required items include an UAV Bird drone, a Ground Control Station (GCS) software capable of payload operation control, compatible GCS hardware, and application software to process captured feeds. The scope covers VTOL capability, maximum all-up weight, maximum payload, flight time, cruise speed, wind resistance, range, and sensor payloads (including thermal camera and DRI). The bid references a Type Certificate alignment per the 2021 Drone Rules, ensuring classification and performance within specified weight bands. EMD is ₹49,350, indicating a mid-scale procurement with critical tech integration across airframe, software, and payloads. A unique aspect is the inclusion of GCS software/hardware together with payload processing software, requiring end-to-end compatibility and regulatory compliance. The tender emphasizes industrial licenses and certifications, ensuring suppliers possess relevant approvals for defence-grade equipment. This opportunity targets vendors capable of delivering a turnkey drone system with associated ground control and surveillance payloads to the Indian Army.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• UAV Bird: Drone with Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021; sub-category and maximum all-up weight classifications.
• VTOL capability: mandatory consideration for take-off/landing profiles.
• Payloads: Camera in payload housing, DRI (Detection, Recognition and Identification), Thermal Camera with specified field of view and maximum resolution.
• GCS: Software for payload operation control; OS compatibility; GCS hardware included; display size noted in inches; devices compatible and operating system supported.
• Power: UAV battery type; payload power source details.
• Approvals: Industrial License from DIPP under IDA 1951; BIS/type test certificates; OEM authorizations; ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM.
• Performance: max flight time, nominal cruise speed, wind resistance, max range, max horizontal/vertical speed; all within defined ranges per drone rules 2021.
• Surveillance: payload options including camera types, thermal specs, FOV, and resolution.
• Delivery and integration expectations: end-to-end system integration with GCS and ground hardware.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹49,350; payment terms aligned with defence procurement norms.
• Certification: ISO 9001 mandatory for bidder or OEM; BIS licenses and type-test certificates to be uploaded.
• Financial standing: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload undertaking.
• Delivery: options for quantity variation up to ±25%; delivery period defined from final order date with extended periods if applicable.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and relevant product certificates.
• Penalties & warranties: ensure compliance with ATC terms; possible penalties for non-delivery or non-conforming goods; warranty expectations to be clarified in bid.
• Eligibility: defence-grade capability, regulatory compliance, and ability to supply a fully integrated UAV system with GCS and payloads.