Indian Army Drone Stability Test Jig & UAV Testing Equipment Tender 2026 India - R-P-T-O Authorization, COO Transparency

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for a suite of drone-related test equipment and proprietary software, spanning 3 DOF and 2 DOF Drone Stability Test JIGs, BLDC motor benches, GPS and flight controller testing, battery and service tools, VR drone simulation, and 3D printing equipment. Estimated value is ₹3,000,000 with an EMD of ₹30,000. Location is India; procurement focuses on integrated drone testing and support infrastructure, including proprietary software licenses. Unique scope includes a broad catalog of testing stations and balance equipment, enabling end-to-end UAV stability, sensor, and power testing under military-grade workflows. The tender emphasizes complete transparency on COO and provenance, plus explicit security and regulatory compliance for drone hardware.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Drone stability test jigs (3 DOF, 2 DOF) with proprietary software; BLDC motor test bench; drone sensor testing gear; GPS testing kit; flight controller programming station; battery charging/testing & repair stations; drone service tools; Soldering/rework benches; ESD benches (set of six); 3D printing equipment; propeller balancer; VR drone simulator.
• Key compliance expectations: Malware-free hardware/firmware; R-PTO authorization from DGCA for drone-related operations; comprehensive BOM with country of origin for major components; non-neighboring country declaration.
• Documentation requirements imply mandatory ECO/transfer details and detailed tech datasheets (including COO with photos).
• Estimated contract value indicates substantial scale; delivery and option-clauses permit up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates.
• EMD and Payment terms are to be verified with vendor code creation submissions; ensure EFT mandate and GST/PAN copies accompany bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹30,000; ensure online or DD as specified in terms.
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% order quantity variation; delivery commences after the original last delivery date, with extended calculations for time.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; End User Certificate in buyer’s format; OEM authorizations and R-PTO authorization proof.
• Security & Compliance: Malicious Code Certificate; COO and high-resolution unit photos; non-neighboring country declaration.
• Eligibility requires compliance with DGCA R-PTO rules, BOM transparency, and capability to supply integrated Drone Testing Equipment with proprietary software.