Indian Army Flight Controller & Drone Accessories Tender 2026 - BIS/IS 550 Compliant Procurement India

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for a bundle of drone-related components including flight controller, battery, camera, remote controller, charger, motor and propeller. Estimated value is ₹155,000. The procurement scope spans multiple drone subsystems under a single contract, targeting standardised, compliant components suitable for military applications. The tender emphasizes compliance with obligatory certifications, dedicated after-sales support, and option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution. Prospective bidders should prepare for a warranty framework with on-site servicing, and proof of past experience per the buyer's criteria. This opportunity is designated for suppliers capable of delivering hardware meeting rigorous quality and service levels within a government procurement framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: flight controller, battery, camera, remote controller, charger, motor, propeller.
• Certifications and tests: upload BIS licence, type test certificate, and other approved certificates as per product specification; ensure OEM authorisation where applicable.
• Service & support: provide a dedicated or toll-free service line for post-purchase support and timely service requests.
• Warranty & SLA: deploy adequate technical staff to attend service requests during the warranty period; adhere to service levels in the bid clause.
• Past experience: acceptable proof includes contracts with invoices, client execution certificates, or equivalent documents demonstrating prior hardware/service work in similar domains.
• Quantity/Delivery: option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery timelines begin from the last date of the original delivery order, with potential extensions following the same logic.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates and supporting documents with the bid submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in the data; bidders should watch for the exact amount and payment mode in the official tender documents.
• Delivery terms: extended delivery periods may be triggered by option clause; minimum extension period is 30 days.
• Payment terms: to be detailed in the official bid; bidders must align with government procurement payment cycles and any milestone-based payments.
• Warranty & service: dedicated service personnel to be deployed; response times and rectification windows to be defined in the SLA.
• Compliance: non-compliance or missing certificates will lead to bid rejection; only compliant bids proceed to evaluation.
• Documentation: include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, OEM authorisations, and technical compliance certificates as required by the Product Specification.