Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, procurement location in MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH. Scope covers a broad range of drone-related equipment including multicopter frame, PMSM motors, motor controllers, wireless tuners, STM32 boards, radio controller systems, FPV camera, GPS modules, drone goggle sets, storage cases, gimbals, payload delivery mechanisms, batteries (9000mAh LiPo), chargers, thrust blades, ground struts, VTx/VRx, servo motors, and RC cells. Estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹22,000. 20 BoQ items indicate a comprehensive supply package with required pre/post inspection and OEM authorization conditions. The tender emphasizes supply-only scope, with certificates such as BIS/type-test and OEM authorizations, plus turnover criteria spanning the last three financial years. A 50% quantity option and delivery-time adjustments exist. Unique aspects include mandatory NDA, import-origin compliance, and in-country after-sales support obligations. The tender requires vendor-code creation documents and a standard escalation path for inspection. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of end-to-end drone equipment provisioning for the Army.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope of supply: complete delivery of listed drone-related goods; price must include all costs
- EMD: ₹22,000; bid binding on financial commitment
- Inspections: selectable pre-dispatch at seller premises or post-receipt at consignee site
- Certificates: upload BIS licence, type test certificate, approval certificates and other prescribed certificates
- OEM/Imported product clause: India-based after-sales support from OEM or authorized seller
- ATC/Turnover: bidders must meet turnover requirement for the previous three financial years; exact values not specified in data
- Delivery terms: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% with extended delivery time rules; delivery period linked to last delivery order date
- BOQ: 20 items with N/A quantities; implies broad compatibility of drone components
- Inspection agencies: nominated by buyer; includes pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspection
- Supply scope: strictly “Only supply of Goods” as bid price component; no services
- Confidentiality: NDA declaration required on bidder letterhead
- GST/PAN/Bank docs: required copies for bid submission, plus EFT mandate
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹22,000; must be submitted with bid
- Turnover: required minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years (exact figure not disclosed)
- Delivery window: delivery period may be extended proportionally with option clause; base timing determined by last PO delivery date
- Payment terms: not specified in available data; look for terms in ATC
- NDA: Mandatory non-disclosure agreement on bid letterhead
- OEM/Authorized Seller: must have registered Indian office for after-sales support
- Inspection: agency to perform pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection as per ATC
- Documentation: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor-code creation docs required
- Warranty/after-sales: not explicitly stated in data; suspect per standard Army procurements
- Option clause: quantity adjustments up to 50% during and after contract; minimum 30 days extended time, subject to conditions
- BOQ details: 20 items; N/A quantities imply flexible interpretation for procurement
