TenderDekho Logo
GEM

South Central Railway UAV Drone with Ground Control Station Telangana - DGCA Type Certification 4km Range 2026

Bid Publish Date

20-Feb-2026, 5:40 pm

Bid End Date

13-Mar-2026, 1:00 pm

EMD

₹50,400

Location

HYDERABAD , TELANGANA

Progress

Issue20-Feb-2026, 5:40 pm
AwardPending
Explore all 4 tabs to view complete tender details

Quantity

1

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • OEM authorization required for bidding; authorized dealers must submit OEM authorization
  • • DGCI Type Certification with minimum 4 km operational range mandatory
  • • Past performance: at least 1 drone delivery in last 3 financial years to Indian Railways/ Govt bodies
  • • 100% payment on receipt and acceptance; inspection by consignee
  • • Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning (SITC) of UAV, GCS, and payload housing
  • • Camera and thermal payloads must be available in payload housing
  • • GCS software to include payload operation control; GCS hardware to be supplied
  • • Clause-by-clause deviation must be clearly stated; ATC prevails over GeM parameters

Categories 2

VEHICLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Tender Overview

South Central Railway invites bids for a comprehensive UAV surveillance solution including the UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control, and compatible hardware. The scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning, with a declared EMD of ₹50,400. The project is situated in Hyderabad, Telangana and emphasizes DGCA Type Certification with a minimum operational range of 04 kilometres. Bidders must be OEM or authorized dealers offering a complete, compliant package, including camera and thermal payload housing, to meet Railways’ surveillance requirements.

  • Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Organization: South Central Railway
  • Category: Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)
  • Estimated value / EMD: EMD ₹50,400; scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning
  • Key differentiator: DGCI Type Certification for minimum 4 km range; OEM authorization mandatory; clause-based ATC alignment with GTC

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product scope: UAV Bird (Drone) with payload housing camera and thermal camera availability; GCS software with payload operation control; GCS-compatible hardware included
  • Classification: Drone type per 2021 Drone Rules; maximum all-up weight within defined category; flight time and distance metrics aligned to category
  • Performance expectations: Minimum operational range of 4 km (DGCI certification required); flight time and maximum distance to be specified in ATC and validated against DRC/CRAC receipts
  • Delivery scope: End-to-end supply, installation, testing, commissioning; inspection by consignee; 100% payment on receipt and acceptance
  • Compliance: OEM authorization; past performance evidence; industrial licence (DIPP); Declarations against ATC specifications

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹50,400
  • Eligibility: OEM or OEM-authorized dealer; evidence via authorization document; past performance with at least one similar drone delivery in last 3 financial years; CRAC/GeM Rail receipt accepted as proof
  • Licensing & Certification: Industrial licence (DIPP); DGCI Type Certification for 4 km operational range
  • Payment terms: 100% payment on receipt and acceptance of material; bid deviations must be clearly declared in technical deviation statement
  • Inspection: Consignee inspection; deviations must be noted; mismatch between GeM product ID and actual product will lead to rejection
  • Warranty & penalties: Provisions aligned to ATC; penalties and LD terms if specified in tender terms

Key Specifications

  • Drone category: UAV Bird as per Drone Rules 2021

  • Maximum all-up weight: within specified Drone Rules category

  • Maximum flight time at maximum weight: per ATC specifications

  • Maximum flight distance at max weight: one-way distance per ATC

  • GCS software with payload operation control

  • GCS compatible hardware included

  • Payload housing with camera availability

  • Thermal camera availability in payload housing

  • DGCI Type Certification mandatory for 4 km operational range

  • OEM authorization required for bidding

Terms & Conditions

  • 100% payment on receipt and acceptance

  • OEM authorization must be provided; otherwise bid rejection

  • DGCI Type Certification requirement for 4 km range

  • Past performance evidence from Railways or govt bodies

  • Clause-by-clause deviations must be clearly stated in ATC

  • Inspection performed by consignee; mismatch leads to rejection

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

100% payment on receipt and acceptance; no advance payment

Delivery Schedule

Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning; delivery timeline to be defined in ATC

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD to be as per ATC; details to be confirmed during bid evaluation

Bidder Eligibility

  • OEM or Authorized Dealer status with valid authorization document

  • Past performance: at least 1 drone supply to Indian Railways or government body in last 3 financial years

  • Industrial licence (DIPP) for the tendered drone system and payload components

Documents 4

GeM-Bidding-9006305.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Past Similar Tenders (Historical Results)

5 found

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Indian Army

AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA

Posted: 23 July 2025
Closed: 13 August 2025
GEM

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Indian Army

KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

Posted: 27 September 2025
Closed: 3 November 2025
GEM

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Jammu And Kashmir Police

JAMMU, JAMMU & KASHMIR

Posted: 29 July 2025
Closed: 25 August 2025
GEM

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Chhattisgarh Police

RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH

Posted: 30 July 2025
Closed: 19 August 2025
GEM

Indian Army Surveillance Drone (UAV) V2 Tender 2025 in India with Ground Control Station & Payload Cameras - IS 550/ISI Standards

Indian Army

JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN

Posted: 29 December 2025
Closed: 13 January 2026
GEM

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

View Catalog
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
UAV Bird Classification Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Hybrid Unmanned Aircraft System
UAV Bird Classification Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Autonomous Unmanned 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 - 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 Flight Time at Maximum all-up weight (In minutes) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 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 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) 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
GCS Compatible Hardware GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply Laptop / Desktop
Surveillance Payload Availability of camera in payload housing Yes
Surveillance Payload Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing Yes

🤖 AI-Powered Bidder Prediction

Discover companies most likely to bid on this tender

Live AI
Historical Data

Required Documents

1

OEM authorization document or Manufacturer authorization from OEM

2

Past performance proofs: CRAC/GeM/Railway CRN receipts for similar drone supply

3

Industrial licence for tendered item (DIPP)

4

DGCI Type Certification for minimum 4 km range

5

Technical deviation statement signed and stamped

6

GST registration, PAN, financial statements as applicable

7

Delivery, installation, testing & commissioning plan

8

Product specification compliance against ATC; deviations, if any, clearly commented

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about TELANGANA tender market

How to bid on UAV drone tender in Hyderabad for SCR?

Bidders must be OEM or authorized dealers with OEM authorization, provide DGCI Type Certification for 4 km range, and submit past performance evidence (CRAC/CRN). Include DIPP industrial licence and complete SITC plan; 100% payment is on acceptance.

What documents are required for SCR drone procurement 2026?

Submit OEM authorization, industrial licence (DIPP), DGCI 4 km range certification, past performance receipts (CRAC/GeM/CRN), GST, PAN, financial statements, and a clause-by-clause deviation statement; include SITC methodology and payload specs.

What is the minimum DGCI certification requirement for SCR UAV?

Mandatory DGCI Type Certification enabling a minimum operational range of 4 kilometres; the certification must be uploaded during bidding and retained in the product dossier to avoid rejection.

What is the payment term for SCR drone SITC contract?

Payment terms specify 100% payment on receipt and acceptance of material; no upfront payment is indicated. Ensure acceptance proofs and CRAC documents are available to trigger payment.

Which entities are eligible for SCR drone bidding in 2026?

Eligible bidders must be OEMs or authorized dealers, possess valid industrial licence (DIPP), provide DGCI 4 km range certification, and demonstrate past performance with at least one similar drone supply to Railways or government bodies.

What are the key technical specs required for SCR UAV?

Required specs include UAV Bird class per Drone Rules 2021, GCS with payload control, camera and thermal payload housing, and GCS-compatible hardware; exit criteria include compliant maximum weight, flight time, and distance per ATC.

How is compliance demonstrated for ATC specifications in SCR tender?

Submit a signed technical deviation statement; if deviations exist, they must be clearly commented. In case of conflict, ATC specifications prevail over GeM parameters; ensure mapped clause-by-clause alignment.

What proof shows past performance for SCR drone bids?

Provide CRAC/GeM or Railway Receipt Notes/CRN showing receipt and acceptance of at least one drone delivered to Indian Railways or a government entity within the last three financial years.

Similar Tenders

5 found

Manipur Police UAV Drone & Ground Control System Tender Imphal West 2026 – IS 2021 Drone Rules Compliance

Department Of Manipur Police

📍 IMPHAL WEST, MANIPUR

EMD: ₹18.8 L
Est: ₹6.3 Cr
⏰ Deadline: 2 weeks left
🛒 Type: Goods
View GEM

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Bhakra Beas Management Board

EMD: ₹56,000
Est: ₹28.0 L
⏰ Deadline: 2 weeks left
🛒 Type: Goods
View GEM

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Punjab Police

📍 CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH

EMD: ₹9.8 L
⏰ Deadline: 2 weeks left
🛒 Type: Goods
View GEM
Urgent

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Indian Army

📍 CHAMOLI, UTTARAKHAND

Est: ₹79,000
⏰ Deadline: 2 days left
🛒 Type: Goods
View GEM
Urgent

Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)

Indian Army

📍 WEST DELHI, DELHI

⏰ Deadline: 3 days left
🛒 Type: Goods
View GEM