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Southern Railway Surveillance Drone & GCS Procurement Salem Tamil Nadu 2025 IS 550 Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate

Posted

17 Oct 2025, 04:25 pm

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Location

SALEM , TAMIL NADU

Latest Corrigendum Available

Progress

Issue17 Oct 2025, 04:25 pm
Corrigendum28 Oct 2025
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Tender Overview

The Southern Railway (Indian Railways), Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, seeks to procure a complete surveillance drone system including an UAV Bird, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS compatible hardware, and processing software for captured feeds. Scope covers the airframe, GCS software with payload control, hardware integration, and surveillance payloads with camera, thermal camera, DRI capabilities, and related power sources. The package emphasizes Type Certificate compliance under the Drone Rules, 2021, VTOL capability, collapsible frame options, and maximum all-up weight classifications. The award will rely on detailed technical conformity, integration readiness, and delivery capability at the specified location. The procurement involves a single multi-component supply agreement with option clauses for quantity adjustments up to 25% and a purchase preference framework favoring eligible MSEs as per policy. Unique aspects include integration with a software-driven payload processing pipeline and interoperability with GCS hardware. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering end-to-end UAV systems with compliant standards in a government rail context.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • UAV Bird: Category and sub-category as per Type Certificate in Drone Rules, 2021; maximum all-up weight and payload weight specifications to be met; VTOL availability and collapsible frame capability.
  • Payload & Payload Housing: Camera (surveillance), thermal camera with specified FOV, resolution, and optical zoom; DRI (Detection, Recognition, Identification) functionality; power source for payload.
  • Ground Control Station (GCS): Software including payload operation control; compatibility with GCS hardware; OS compatibility; overall display size of GCS hardware; devices and hardware included in scope.
  • Surveillance Payload: Camera type, DRI integration, thermal camera specifications, FOV, resolution, and zoom limits; power sources for payload.
  • Performance & Range: Maximum flight time, cruise speed, distance, altitude, wind resistance, and other performance metrics aligned to drone rules 2021.
  • Compliance & Certifications: BIS/type test certificates, ISI or ISO where applicable, and MSE purchase preference compliance when applicable.
  • Documentation & Testing: Material Test Certificate and acceptance criteria per Buyer’s lab tests; mandatory certificates uploaded with bid.
  • Delivery & Integration: Scope of supply indicates only goods, with integration into railway security operations and payload processing workflow.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD and financial guarantees: Not disclosed in provided data; ensure compliance with bid document requirements and supplier’s ability to provide security deposits.
  • Purchase Preference: MSEs may receive preference per Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises; manufacturers only for goods; service providers for services; opportunity to match L1 within 15% margin for 25% value.
  • Certificates & Testing: BIS license, type test certificates, and other prescribed certifications must be uploaded; material test certificates to be provided with supply; buyer lab to determine acceptance.
  • Delivery & Modifications: Option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract at contracted rates; delivery period linked to last date of original order with minimum 30 days extension rule; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original period.
  • Scope & Compliance: Scope of supply limited to goods only; ensure all equipment meets drone rules 2021 Type Certificate and related standards; ensure OEM authorizations are available if required.

Key Specifications

  • UAV Bird: Type Certificate per Drone Rules, 2021; VTOL capability; collapsible frame option; maximum all-up weight and maximum payload weight specifications

  • Ground Control Station (GCS): Software with payload operation control; OS compatibility; devices compatible with GCS; display size of GCS hardware

  • Surveillance Payload: Camera in payload housing; thermal camera with specified field of view, resolution, and optical zoom; DRI capability; thermal camera power/source

  • Power Source: Battery type for UAV and payload; compatible power management for GCS and payloads

  • Performance Metrics: Maximum flight time at max weight; nominal cruise speed; maximum flight distance; maximum operational altitude; wind resistance; horizontal and vertical speeds

Terms & Conditions

  • Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract award and during currency

  • Only supply of Goods; no service scope; purchase preference for MSEs with manufacturer status required

  • Mandatory BIS/type test and other product-specific certificates; material test certificate required upon delivery

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not disclosed in data; ensure bid includes standard Government Railways payment terms or negotiated milestones

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period commences from the last date of original delivery order; extended time follows option clause with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; bidders should assume standard LD terms for delays unless otherwise specified in ATC

Bidder Eligibility

  • Bidders must be able to supply UAV systems with Type Certificate compliance under Drone Rules 2021

  • Manufacturer status required for MSE purchase preference eligibility

  • Ability to supply end-to-end UAV package including UAV, GCS software, hardware, and payloads

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Included in Scope of Supply UAV Bird (Drone) Yes
Included in Scope of Supply Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software (Hint: GCS to include payload operation control) Yes
Included in Scope of Supply GCS Compatible Hardware Yes
Included in Scope of Supply Application software to process captured feed Yes
UAV Bird Classification Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Rotorcraft
UAV Bird Classification Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Remotely Piloted aircraft System
UAV Bird Classification Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms)
UAV Bird Physical Parameters Availability of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Yes
UAV Bird Physical Parameters Is UAV Bird Frame collapsible? No
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 5 - 6 kg, 6 - 7 kg, 7 - 8 kg, 8 - 9 kg, 9 - 10 kg, 10 - 11 kg, 11 - 12 kg, 12 - 13 kg, 13 - 14 kg, 14 - 15 kg, 15 - 16 kg, 16 - 17 kg, 17 - 18 kg, 18 - 19 kg, 19 - 20 kg, 20 - 21 kg, 21 - 22 kg, 22 - 23 kg, 23 - 24 kg, 24 - 25 kg Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Payload Weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 350 - 400 grams, 400 - 450 grams, 450 - 500 grams, 250 - 375 grams, 375 - 500 grams, 500 - 600 grams, 600 - 700 grams, 700 - 800 grams, 800 - 900 grams, 900 - 1000 grams, 1000 - 1100 grams, 1100 - 1200 grams, 1200 - 1300 grams, 1300 - 1400 grams, 1400 - 1500 grams, 1500 - 1600 grams, 1600 - 1700 grams, 1700 - 1800 grams, 1800 - 1900 grams, 1900 - 2000 grams, 2000 - 2100 grams, 2100 - 2200 grams, 2200 - 2300 grams, 2300 - 2400 grams, 2400 - 2500 grams, 2500 - 2600 grams, 2600 - 2700 grams, 2700 - 2800 grams, 2800 - 2900 grams, 2900 - 3000 grams Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Flight Time at Maximum all-up weight (In minutes) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 45 - 55, 55 - 65, 65 - 75, 75 - 85, 85 - 95, 95 - 105, 105 - 115, 115 - 125, 125 - 135, 135 - 145, 145 - 155, 155 - 165, 165 - 175, 175 - 185, 185 - 195, 195 - 205, 205 - 215, 215 - 225, 225 - 235, 235 - 245, 245 - 255, 255 - 265, 265 - 275, 275 - 285, 285 - 295, 295 - 305, 305 - 315, 315 - 325, 325 - 335, 335 - 345, 345 - 355, 355 - 365 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Nominal Cruise speed at max all-up weight (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Flight Distance at Max All-up weight (In metres) (Hint: Distance between Take Off Point to farthest point on a one way distance | Lower value in each range is not included) 1400 - 1500, 1500 - 1600, 1600 - 1700, 1700 - 1800, 1800 - 1900, 1900 - 2000, 2000 - 2500, 2500 - 3000, 3000 - 3500, 3500 - 4000, 4000 - 4500, 4500 - 5000, 5000 - 5500, 5500 - 6000, 6000 - 6500, 6500 - 7000, 7000 - 7500, 7500 - 8000, 8000 - 8500, 8500 - 9000, 9000 - 9500, 9500 - 10000, 10000 - 10500, 10500 - 11000, 11000 - 11500 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Operational Altitude of Drone (above mean sea level) Less than 1000 m, Less than 1500 m, Less than 2000 m, Less than 2500 m, Less than 3000 m, Less than 3500 m, Less than 4000 m, Less than 4500 m, Less than 5000 m, Less than 5500 m, Less than 6000 m Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Attainable height above Take off Point at Max All-up weight (In meter) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 83.82 - 91.44 (275 - 300 ft), 91.44 - 99.06 (300 - 325 ft), 99.06 - 106.68 (325 - 350 ft), 106.68 - 114.3 (350 - 375 ft), 114.3 - 121.92 (375 - 400 ft) Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Wind Resistance ( In km/hr) against which the UAV can operate without degradation in performance (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 35 - 40
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Horizontal Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60 Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Vertical Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60 Or higher
Power Source of UAV Bird Battery Type Rechargable
Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software Devices compatible with GCS Laptop / Desktop
Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software GCS supported Operating System Windows and Android
GCS Compatible Hardware GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply Joystick with integrated screen
GCS Compatible Hardware Overall Display Size of GCS Hardware (diagonal dimension) (in inches) 7.5 - 10
Surveillance Payload Availability of camera in payload housing Yes
Surveillance Payload Type of camera Integrated Day and Night Camera
Surveillance Payload Availability of DRI Yes
Surveillance Payload DRI (Detection, Recognition and Identification) Human and Vehicle
Surveillance Payload Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing Yes
Surveillance Payload Field of view of Thermal Camera 30 to 40 deg
Surveillance Payload Max Resolution of Thermal Camera 640 X 480, 1024 X 768 Or higher
Surveillance Payload Max Optical Zoom of Thermal Camera in payload housing Upto 4X, Upto 8X, Upto 16X Or higher
Power Source of Payload Type of Payload Power Source Drone Battery

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for UAV systems projects

4

Financial statements (last 3 years) demonstrating financial stability

5

EMD/Security deposit document (as applicable)

6

Technical bid documents detailing drone, GCS, and payload specs

7

OEM authorization/agreements (if applicable)

8

BIS license and type test certificates for drone equipment

9

Other prescribed certificates as per product specification

Corrigendum Updates

1 Update
#1

Update

28 Oct 2025

Extended Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Opening Date

03 Nov 2025, 11:30 am

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid on the UAV system tender in Salem Tamil Nadu 2025?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, technical bid, and OEM authorizations. Ensure BIS/type test certificates are included; provide ISI/ISO where applicable. The procurement requires end-to-end UAV with GCS software and payload processing integration per Drone Rules 2021.

What documents are required for the Southern Railway UAV procurement?

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, three-year financial statements, experience certificates in UAV systems, EMD security, technical bid detailing drone, GCS, and payload specs, BIS licenses, type test certificates, and OEM authorizations as applicable.

What standards and certifications must the UAV meet for this tender?

The UAV must comply with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; BIS license and type test certificates are mandatory; material test certificates must be supplied; ISI/ISO certifications should be provided where prescribed in product specs.

What are the key delivery terms for the UAV procurement in Tamil Nadu?

Delivery terms allow quantity variation up to 25% at contract, with delivery commencing from the last date of original order; extended time rules apply with a minimum 30-day extension; delivery is limited to goods supply as per scope.

How is purchase preference applied for MSEs in this UAV bid?

MSEs meeting definition get purchase preference; bidder must be manufacturer of the offered product for goods; 25% contract value may be awarded to MSEs within L1+15% margin if conditions met.

What components are included in the UAV system scope of supply?

Scope includes UAV Bird, Ground Control Station software, GCS compatible hardware, ground payload processing software, and surveillance payloads with camera and thermal camera; DRI capabilities and power sources must be included.

What performance metrics are expected for the UAV under this tender?

Expected metrics include maximum flight time at max weight, nominal cruise speed, maximum flight distance, operational altitude, wind resistance, and horizontal/vertical speeds; all per Drone Rules 2021 and product specification.

What is required in the payload surveillance package for bidders?

Payload package must include surveillance camera, thermal camera with specified FOV and resolution, DRI capability, camera housing, and a compatible power source for payload operations.

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