Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)
Indian Army
UDHAMPUR, JAMMU & KASHMIR
Posted:
19 August 2025
Closed:
21 August 2025
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Indian Army UAV/Surveillance Drone Tender 2026 — VTOL, GCS, ISO 9001, IS 550 Compliant
Bid Publish Date
22-Jun-2026, 10:07 am
Bid End Date
16-Jul-2026, 9:00 am
EMD
₹2,62,200
Location
Progress
Issue22-Jun-2026, 10:07 am
Corrigendum06-Jul-2026
AwardPending
Quantity
4
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Categories
2
Tender Overview
Indian Army invites offers for a comprehensive Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) package, including UAV Bird hardware, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS hardware, and payload processing software. The Scope covers VTOL-capable frames, collapsibility options, and multi-sensor payloads (camera and thermal). Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed; however, the bid demands compliance with drone rules 2021 Type Certificate classifications and maximum all-up weight ranges. The contract emphasizes interoperability of GCS hardware with the drone, payload operation control, and robust aftersales support. A key differentiator is the requirement for an integrated software stack capable of processing captured feeds and ensuring seamless payload control. Expect bid terms to allow quantity variation up to 25% and delivery timeline linked to original order with extension rules.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category scope includes UAV Bird (Drone), Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS compatible hardware, and payload processing application.
- Drone classification follows Type Certificate in Drone Rules, 2021, including sub-category and maximum all-up weight.
- Physical parameters: VTOL availability; check if UAV frame is collapsible.
- Performance metrics: maximum all-up weight, maximum payload weight, flight time at max weight, nominal cruise speed, maximum flight distance, maximum altitude, maximum height above takeoff, wind resistance.
- GCS requirements: hardware compatibility and display size; payload housing camera and thermal camera availability.
- Quality/standards: must adhere to ISO 9001; OEM/BRAND requirements if applicable; ISI/IS standards as specified by drone rules.
- Delivery & integration: must integrate with payload operation control software and provide application software to process captured feeds.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹262,200 required.
- Delivery terms: option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; delivery periods extend with extended quantity calculations and minimum 30 days, subject to original delivery schedule.
- Documents to submit: PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; verify other documents per Terms.
- Financial health: bidder should not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking.
- GST handling: bidder to self-assess GST; reimbursement capped to actuals or applicable rate.
- OEM/import rules: for imported products, OEM must have registered Indian office for after-sales support; submit certificate.
- Quality certification: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM.
Key Specifications
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UAV Bird (Drone) with VTOL capability
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Ground Control Station (GCS) software including payload operation control
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GCS compatible hardware and overall display size specifications
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Application software to process captured feed
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Drone to comply with Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021
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Maximum all-up weight and maximum payload weight ranges
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Availability of collapsible UAV frame (where applicable)
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Camera in payload housing and thermal camera availability
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Winds resistance and other flight performance metrics
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ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM
Terms & Conditions
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Key term: 25% quantity variation allowed at contract placement and during currency
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Key term: delivery period extension formula with minimum 30 days
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Key term: mandatory GST/self-disclosure and EMD of ₹262,200
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
GST treatment by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate; no explicit advance terms provided
Delivery Schedule
Quantity variation up to 25% and extension rules tied to original/extended delivery periods; minimum 30 days for added time
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated in provided terms; reference to standard procurement penalties may apply
Bidder Eligibility
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Must hold ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM)
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Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
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OEM or Authorized Seller for imported products must have registered office in India for after-sales service
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
24
Pre-Bid & Qualification
Pre-Bid Date
27-06-2026 09:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
8 JAK RIF, Near APS Akhnoor, Jammu-182001
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
90
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Jammu
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Jammu | Jammu | - | - | 4 | 90 | - |
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTINDIAN ARMY
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Technical Specifications
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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 |
| 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, 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 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) | 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) | 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) | 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) | 25 - 30 |
| 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) | 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 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) | 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 |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply | Laptop / Desktop |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | Overall Display Size of GCS Hardware (diagonal dimension) (in inches) | 12.5 - 15 |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing | Yes |
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Required Documents
1
PAN Card copy
2
GSTIN copy
3
Cancelled cheque copy
4
EFT mandate certified by bank
5
Undertaking on non-liquidation/non-bankruptcy
6
ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM)
7
OEM authorization (for imported products) and Indian after-sales support certificate
8
Any additional certificates/documents specified in Bid Document/ATC
Corrigendum Updates
3 Updates
#1
06-Jul-2026 Update
Extended Deadline
16-Jul-2026, 9:00 am
Opening Date
16-Jul-2026, 9:30 am
#2
02-Jul-2026 Update
Extended Deadline
06-Jul-2026, 9:00 am
Opening Date
06-Jul-2026, 9:30 am
#3
30-Jun-2026 Update
Extended Deadline
04-Jul-2026, 10:00 am
Opening Date
04-Jul-2026, 10:30 am
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to bid for Indian Army UAV surveillance drone tender 2026
Bidders should submit PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and an undertaking against liquidation; ensure ISO 9001 certification either for bidder or OEM, and OEM authorization for imported items. The bid requires EMD of ₹262,200 and adherence to Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; delivery terms include 25% quantity variation.
What documents are required for UAV drone procurement bid in India
Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, financial statements, ISO 9001 certificate, OEM authorization for imported items, and an undertaking on financial standing; ensure all certificates align with ATC and supplier terms.
What are the technical standards for UAV drones in this tender
Drones must comply with Type Certificate requirements per Drone Rules, 2021, including classification by maximum all-up weight and payload; ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; IS standards mentioned for drone components; VTOL capability and collapsible frame details to be confirmed.
When is the delivery timeline and quantity variation permitted
Delivery can accommodate up to 25% additional quantity; the extension formula is (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days, starting from the last date of the original delivery order.
What are the EMD and payment terms for this UAV tender
EMD is ₹262,200; GST reimbursement is as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower; payment terms are not explicitly provided beyond GST guidance, thus bidders should prepare for standard government payment cycles post acceptance.
What are the payload and GCS requirements in this UAV procurement
Scope includes UAV Bird, Ground Control Station software with payload operation control, GCS-compatible hardware, and application software to process captured feeds; camera and thermal camera availability in payload housing are required as part of the payload capabilities.
What is required for imported drone components under this bid
Imported components must have OEM or Authorized Seller with a registered Indian office for after-sales support; furnish an OEM authorization certificate and ensure ISI/ISO alignment where applicable; confirm availability of Indian service support.
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