Indian Army RPAS Tender Mathura Uttar Pradesh 2026 – Pre-Dispatch Inspection, 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is an RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) tender issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for delivery at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281001. Although start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed, the contract includes a 25% quantity option and a pre-dispatch inspection regime. Unique terms require bidders to align with OEM after-sales support for imported products and to manage inspection costs borne by the buyer. A notable differentiator is the option to adjust quantities within contracted rates, with a defined calculation methodology tied to the original delivery period and a minimum 30-day extension rule. The tender emphasizes compliance with formal submission and pre-dispatch processes, signaling a structured, inspection-driven supply chain for RPAS.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: RPAS equipment (no specific model data provided)
• Delivery framework: pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises by Buyer/Consignee or nominated agency; external labs may be engaged; inspection costs borne by Buyer, in-house testing cost covered by Seller
• OEM/Importer requirements: for imported RPAS, an Indian office of the OEM/Authorized Seller must provide after-sales service support in India; a certificate to this effect is required
• Inspection timing: suppliers must allocate 7 days for inspection from the date of email offering goods for inspection
• Documentation flow: documents for Vendor Code Creation include PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank
• No BOQ items provided, indicating a possibly broad RPAS solution scope with compliance-driven deliverables
• Delivery period and schedule rules are defined via the option clause and standard delivery extension formulas, ensuring predictable project cadence for military procurement

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity adjustments: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates
• Delivery extension: additional delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
• Payment/EMD: explicit EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must provide PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate once notified
• OEM/After-sales: imported RPAS must have registered Indian office for after-sales service; certificate required
• Pre-dispatch inspection: testing and clearance happen before dispatch; consignee’s right of rejection remains, even after pre-dispatch clearance
• Mandatory bid documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation may require additional documents post-bid
• Compliance: bidders must adhere to the Buyer Added Terms and Conditions including option clause handling and inspection protocols