Indian Army Procurement of Drone/Field Electronics Pack Tender 2025 – ISI/ISO Compliant Components, National

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of an integrated hardware and electronics pack including Frame, Propellers, Motor, Battery, Flight Controller FC, Electronic Speed Controller, Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Day/Night Camera, GPS, Video Transmitter, Goggles, Battery Charger, Servo Mechanism, and Power Distributor Board. The BOQ lists 16 items but provides no item-wise quantities or values. The project scope targets a comprehensive, non-China-origin supply chain with stringent traceability and anti-tamper documentation. Key differentiators include origin compliance, chain-of-custody certificates, and a Malicious Code certificate requirement. The opportunity is positioned as a national security procurement with emphasis on origin verification and supplier integrity. The tender emphasizes risk mitigation for embedded software and firmware, demanding full documentation upon request and strict subcontracting controls. This is a high-complexity hardware-software bundle requiring robust verification processes and supplier transparency.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Frame, Propellers, Motor, Battery (Bty), Flight Controller (FC), Electronic Speed Controller, Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Day/Night Camera, GPS, Video Transmitter, Goggles, Bty Charger, Servo Mechanism, Power Distributor Board
• No explicit numeric specifications provided in the tender text; emphasis on origin restrictions and documentation
• Compliance expectations: components must not originate from China or border-sharing countries; full certificates of origin and supply chain traceability on request
• Malicious code certificate required to certify hardware/software are free of embedded malware; breach constitutes contract violation
• Subcontracting rules prohibit Chinese-based third-party manufacturing or assembly for any delivered components
• Generic financial standing and anti-liability clauses apply to bidders

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must be prepared for standard security deposit and performance terms
• Country-of-origin clause mandates non-China origin; documentation and traceability are mandatory
• Mandatory Malicious Code Certificate submission with bid
• No explicit delivery timelines; contract termination rights include delayed delivery or breach
• Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
• Warranty, penalties or LDs are not detailed; termination rights cover non-delivery and misrepresentation