Indian Army Drone & UAV Components Tender 2026: Foldable Quad Copter Frame, Flight Controller AI, 6s-12S ESC, 16000mAh Battery, 15/17 Inch Propellers, Thermal Camera 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army through the Department Of Military Affairs seeks procurement of advanced UAV components including a foldable quad copter frame, AI-supported flight controller, 6s-12S Digital ESC, Power Distribution Board, Propellers 15 inch & 17 inch, an inbuilt display transmitter, C12 Camera day/night thermal camera, 340KV motors with 2-5 kg thrust, payload dropping mechanism, service charges, and a 16000 mAh customised battery. Estimated value listed at ₹259,500.00. No explicit location or start/end dates are disclosed. The scope emphasizes OEM installation, testing, and potential post-warranty support through an OEM-certified resource or authorized reseller. A 25% quantity fluctuation option exists during procurement and contract execution, with delivery time adjustments pegged to the extension rules. Unique ATC clauses require PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and NDA compliance.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: Not specified
• Product category: UAV components and accessories
• Estimated value: ₹259,500.00
• Key differentiator: OEM/authorized reseller installation and NDA compliance
• ATC: mandatory financial and technical bid alignment, extended delivery option

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item set includes: foldable quad copter frame, AI flight controller, 6s-12S Digital ESC, PDB, propellers (15 & 17 inch), inbuilt display transmitter, C12 day/night thermal camera, 340KV motors, payload drop mechanism, and 16000 mAh customised battery.
• No explicit technical specs listed; bidders must rely on ATC guidance and OEM capabilities. Installation and testing must be performed by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers. Expected compliance with NDA and non-Chinese product policy.
• EMD/guarantee details are not specified; bidders should prepare related financial documentation per ATC. Documentation tied to bid must include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate.
• BOQ contains 11 items but no quantities; bidders should anticipate multi-line item engagement and ensure OEM-level aftersales support.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity adjustments: ±25% during ordering and currency of contract; delivery timelines scale with quantity changes (minimum 30 days).
• Submission requirements: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; technical and financial bid alignment with ATC; NDA on bid head; no Chinese products; presence of service/support office in consignee state.
• Installation/commissioning: must be by OEM or OEM-certified personnel; mandatory OEM authorization for resellers; documentation substantiating capability.
• EMD/financial: EMD amount not specified; bidders should reference GST/PAN and bank-certified EFT terms. NDA compliance is mandatory for bid submission.