Indian Army Drone Kits for Training on VTOL Fixed Wing Drones Procurement 2025

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites proposals for procurement of Drone Kits for Training on VTOL Fixed Wing Drones. The bid carries an EMD: ₹285,000; no BOQ items are listed. Location details are not specified. The scope emphasizes training-oriented drone kits to support operational readiness, with a requirement for OEM-led installation and training. A key differentiator is the compliance with ongoing government military training programs and ensuring product lifecycle with at least 7 years residual market life. The tender prioritizes non-obsolete equipment and safe, non-toxic materials, with standard integration into the Army’s existing inventory.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: Drone training kits for VTOL fixed-wing platforms; exact model numbers not provided
• Lifecycle requirement: Offered products must have at least 7 years residual market life and must not be end-of-life as declared by the OEM before this period
• OEM/Reseller involvement: Installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training to be executed by OEM or OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorised reseller
• Compatibility: Proposals must demonstrate compatibility with the Army’s existing inventory; may require additional hardware/software at no extra cost to ensure interoperability
• Safety & compliance: Products must be non-toxic; if toxic, MSDS must be supplied; hazard labeling and safety data must accompany dispatch
• Contractual controls: Prohibition on assignment or subcontracting without prior written consent; bidder remains liable for performance
• GST note: GST applicability to be checked by the bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate (whichever lower)

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹285,000; provide payment method details per bid submission
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied same/similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for 3 years before bid opening; submit contracts demonstrating yearly quantities
• Installation/Training: Must be conducted by OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorised resellers; training included if scope covers it
• Product lifecycle: Ensure product viability for minimum 7 years post-bid; avoid end-of-life declarations by OEM
• Safety: Non-toxic materials; provide MSDS for hazardous items; proper packaging with hazard labels and batch/date information
• Governance: No subcontracting or assignment without buyer’s prior written consent; sole liability remains with seller and any assignee
• GST: Bidder bears GST obligations; reimbursement capped to actuals or prevailing rate