Indian Army Establishment of Drone Training Area Tender 2026 - 25% Quantity Flexibility, Turnover Criteria & EMD Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for the Establishment of a Drone Training Area. The scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of required goods and services. The tender contemplates quantity flexibility up to 25% during contract formation and an extended period for option quantities. Documentation includes PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate. The bid requires meeting minimum turnover criteria for both bidders and OEMs over the last three financial years. Location details are not specified in the notice. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive turnkey delivery and will apply contract rates for any exercised quantity extensions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of drone training area infrastructure and related equipment.
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase in contracted quantity during delivery and currency of contract.
• Delivery timing: Delivery period to start from the last date of the original delivery order; additional time calculated as (Extended quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Financial criteria: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years as per bid document; OEM turnover criteria also specified; turnover evidence via audited statements or CA certificates.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; vendor code creation documents.
• Scope integration: Bid price must cover all costs for supply, installation, testing and commissioning.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the provided data; bidders must comply with standard earnest money obligations as per bidder terms.
• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may modify quantity up to 25% during and after contract; delivery period adjustment follows the option clause.
• Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover for bidders and OEMs over the last three years; documentary evidence required.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; financial statements or CA certification for turnover.
• Payment and penalties: Standard procurement terms apply; exact payment terms and LD/penalties not specified in the data.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to the option clause and provide required bidder code documentation for vendor setup.