Indian Army Mini Drone Procurement Tender 2026 Department of Military Affairs - Mini Drone Category, ISI/ISO Standards, 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for a Mini Drone under the Department of Military Affairs. No quantity, value, or delivery specifics are disclosed. The tender foregrounds a 25% quantity variation, with contract quantities adaptable at the same contracted rates. Local supplier participation is encouraged to enable quick delivery, and a mandatory meeting on item qualification is stated. The absence of BOQ items implies preliminary scope framing may follow pre-bid clarifications. This procurement is framed to leverage rapid field deployment capabilities, with emphasis on flexible delivery timelines within the option clause. The opportunity is location-agnostic in the data provided, but targets military drone capabilities and fast acquisition channels.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Mini Drone
• No formal specifications available in the data; bidders should await clarifications.
• Delivery framework references an option to increase quantity up to 25% of bid quantity and up to 25% during the currency of the contract at contracted rates.
• Delivery period calculations trigger from the last date of the original delivery order; minimum extension is 30 days; extended time follows the formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period.
• Emphasis on on-time, field-ready aerial capability with rapid deployment potential.
• Local supplier participation is encouraged for quick delivery and compulsory pre-qualification meeting.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation: up to 25% extra during contract and at order placement.
• Delivery timing rule: extension formula with minimum 30 days; original delivery period baseline governs extensions.
• Local supplier preference: bidders from local areas prioritized for quick delivery.
• Meetings: compulsory meeting to determine item qualification.
• Documents and compliance specifics are not detailed in the data; bidders should monitor clarifications.
• Bidder must comply with ATC clauses, including meeting qualification criteria and local delivery expectations.