Indian Army Payload Dropping Drone Tender 1kg/2kg - GeM 2026 ISO 9001 BIS BIS Warranty Training
Bid Publish Date
07-Sep-2026, 8:59 pm
Bid End Date
17-Sep-2026, 9:00 pm
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Indigenous capability verification and explicit pre-bid demonstration requirements
- • ISO 9001 certification for bidders or OEMs and BIS licence compliance
- • Mandatory material and type test certificates with court-attested warranty declarations
- • Up to 25% quantity variation allowed under option clause and extended delivery timelines
- • 10-day on-site training and a physical drone demonstration before technical opening
- • Explicit requirement for court-attested declaration on warranty, material, and delivery
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of payload dropping drones in two categories: 1 Kg Payload Dropping Drone and 2 Kg Payload Dropping Drone. The contract includes an option to increase or decrease quantity by up to 25%, with delivery timelines tied to the original/extended delivery periods. Bidders must provide flying/operational training for up to 10 days at the Buyer's location and submit a pre-bid demo of one drone. Essential compliance includes ISO 9001 certification and mandatory certificates such as BIS licence, type test certificates, and material test certificates. A court-attested declaration on warranty, material, and delivery is required. A physical pre-bid meeting will occur at the Buyer's site within four days of bid publication. Indigenous capability and previous experience are strongly emphasized.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: 1 Kg Payload Dropping Drone / 2 Kg Payload Dropping Drone
- Certifications: ISO 9001 (Bidder or OEM), BIS licence, type test certificates, material test certificates
- Training: up to 10 days flying/operational training at Buyer's location; certificate uploaded to GeM
- Demonstration: Bidder must submit one drone for a 10-day pre-opening physical demo
- Documentation: court-attested declaration on Warranty/Material/Delivery; all relevant certificates
- Indigenous criteria: compliance with indigenous claims; non-compliance may lead to disqualification
- Delivery terms: option to extend delivery period with 30-day minimums; quantity adjustments per option clause
- Warranty/Guarantee: explicit declaration required; warranty terms to be submitted
- ATC conditions: pre-bid meeting, demonstration, and experience verification are mandatory
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial requirements: explicit EMD amount not disclosed; bid requires tender-specific certificates and material tests
- Training and demo: mandatory 10-day training at buyer site; 1 drone for 10-day pre-opening demo
- Documentation: BIS licence, type test certificates, OEM authorizations, ISO 9001 certificate, material/test reports
- Indigenous claims: bidders must substantiate indigenous capabilities; non-compliance risks technical disqualification
- Warranty/Delivery: court-attested declaration on warranty and delivery; delivery timelines tied to original/extended periods
- Pre-bid meeting: physical meeting at Buyer's location within four days post publication
- Experience: supplier must demonstrate previous experience with similar orders; prior drone procurement experience preferred
- Delivery option: quantity variation up to 25% during contract; delivery timeline adjustments as defined
Key Specifications
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Product: 1 Kg Payload Dropping Drone
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Product: 2 Kg Payload Dropping Drone
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Standards: ISO 9001; BIS licence
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Testing: Type tests and Material Test Certificates
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Training: 10-day on-site training at buyer location
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Demo: 1 drone for 10-day pre-opening physical demo
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Delivery terms: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%; minimum 30 days extended period
Terms & Conditions
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Option to increase/decrease order quantity by up to 25% during contract
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Mandatory ISO 9001 and BIS certifications; material/test certificates required
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10-day on-site training and pre-bid drone demonstration
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not disclosed in provided terms; standard GeM terms to apply pending clarification
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period links to original and extended periods; additional time = (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated; subject to contract terms and delivery performance
Bidder Eligibility
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Proven experience in supplying drones or related aviation equipment
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Ability to provide on-site training and pre-bid demo
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Compliance with ISO 9001 and BIS licensing; mandatory certificates
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
5
Category
1 Kg Payload Dropping Drone
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
2
OEM Avg. Turnover
10
Past Performance
10 %
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
1 Kg Payload Dropping Drone , 2 Kg Payload Dropping Drone
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Kupwara
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Kupwara | Kupwara | - | - | 3 | 15 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9834128.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
ISO 9001 certificate ( bidder or OEM )
BIS licence
Type test certificates
Material test certificates
OEM authorization / authorised distributor certificate
Experience certificates showing prior drone procurement experience
Court-attested warranty/material/delivery declaration
Pre-bid meeting attendance proof and training plan
Technical bid documents and demonstration protocol
Frequently Asked Questions
How to participate in Indian Army payload dropping drone tender in 2026?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, ISO 9001 and BIS certificates, type and material test reports, OEM authorizations, and a court-attested warranty declaration. A 10-day on-site training plan and a 10-day pre-opening drone demo are mandatory, along with evidence of prior drone procurement experience.
What documents are required for the drone tender submission in India Army 2026?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, ISO 9001 certification, BIS license, type test certificates, material test certificates, OEM authorization, experience certificates, and a court-attested warranty/material/delivery declaration. Also include training plan and pre-bid demo arrangement details.
What are the technical standards for the payload dropping drones tender in 2026?
Bidders must comply with ISO 9001 certification and BIS licensing. Type test certificates and material test certificates are mandatory. Ensure indigenous capability claims are substantiated, with court-attested warranty declarations and on-site training plan for 10 days.
When is the pre-bid meeting and what is demo requirement for the drone tender?
A physical pre-bid meeting will be held at the Buyer's location within four days after bid publication. The bidder must demonstrate one drone for a 10-day pre-opening physical demo to substantiate performance and compliance.
What is the quantity variation allowed under the option clause for this drone tender?
The purchaser may increase or decrease the quantity by up to 25% of the bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency of the contract, with delivery time adjustments calculated as described (minimum 30 days).
What training is required for bidders in the Indian Army drone procurement?
bidders must provide flying and operational training for up to 10 days at the Buyer's location, with a certificate uploaded to GeM confirming completion and competency.
What certificates must accompany the drone submission for compliance?
Submit BIS licence, type test certificate, material test certificate, ISO 9001 certificate, and any OEM authorizations. Provide a court-attested warranty/material/delivery declaration and relevant experience certificates for prior drone orders.
How are delivery timelines adjusted if quantity is increased under this tender?
Delivery time adjusts using the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; the purchaser may extend this during the option period up to the original delivery duration.