Controller General Of Defence Accounts DRONE Tender 2026 Rajasthan Bids - ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Controller General Of Defence Accounts under the Department Of Defence for a DRONE procurement. The tender scope currently lacks product specifications and BOQ items. The contract includes an option to adjust quantity up to 25% of bid quantity and up to 25% during the currency, at contracted rates. Delivery timelines reference the last delivery order date, with a minimum 30-day extension rule. Inspection is mandated via nominated agencies, with pre-dispatch and post-receipt checks defined in ATC. This tender emphasizes flexible scope, defined inspection regimes, and risk-sharing during delivery, all within a defence procurement framework. The opportunity requires bidders to align with the ATC terms, ensure readiness for potential quantity shifts, and accommodate post-tender delivery scheduling and quality checks. The procurement context is defence-focused, underscoring stringent compliance and traceability expectations for drone systems.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: DRONE equipment under CGDA defence procurement
• Absence of detailed specifications in the BOQ; bidders must rely on ATC for exact drone model, payload, endurance, and communications standards
• Inspection regime: Pre-dispatch at seller premises or post-receipt at consignee site via nominated agency; potential post-delivery rejection if non-conforming
• Testing: Advance and bulk sample testing at AHSP labs or Govt/NABL accredited facilities; external tests funded by seller if required
• Delivery terms may reference original and extended delivery periods with proportional time extension formula
• Emphasizes compliance with security, procurement, and defense-grade quality controls

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25%; extended delivery period calculations apply with a minimum extension of 30 days
• Inspection: nominated inspection agencies; post-receipt checks at consignee site
• Testing: testing charges for non-designated labs borne by seller; testing at AHSP labs preferred
• Implied need to adhere to ATC, ensure pre-dispatch readiness, and demonstrate supply chain reliability for defence drones