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Indian Army UAV Drone with Customized Payload Tender 2025 India - IS 2021 Type Certificate, GCS, Ground Control Station, Industrial License

Posted

28 Oct 2025, 11:53 am

Deadline

08 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm

Location

BANGALORE , KARNATAKA

Progress

Issue28 Oct 2025, 11:53 am
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 2

VEHICLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites a comprehensive supply and services package for a UAV Bird with a customized payload, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, and GCS compatible hardware. The scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and operator training, along with statutory clearances. Key differentiators include the need for an Industrial License from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and a flexible quantity option of up to 25% during contract execution. The procurement targets a modern unmanned aircraft system with type certification compliance under Drone Rules 2021, suitable for defense operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • UAV Bird: Category, sub-category, and maximum all-up weight as defined by Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; performance metrics include Maximum Flight Time, Maximum Wind Resistance, and Maximum Flight Distance at max all-up weight.
  • Optional/mandatory: GCS software with payload operation control, and GCS compatible hardware included in scope.
  • Certification: Availability of an Industrial License (DPIIT) under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.
  • Performance targets (where specified): Lower weight ranges excluded; wind resistance and endurance must meet or exceed defined thresholds; one-way distance and flight time to be specified by actual bid data.
  • Scope also includes installation, commissioning, testing, and training of operators; statutory clearances if any.
  • Warranty: OEM warranty certificates to be supplied at delivery; after-sales service network in India with installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance support.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Quantity variance: Purchaser may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement or during currency, with prorated delivery times and a minimum 30 days extension rule.
  • Scope: Bid price must include supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; training and statutory clearances included if required.
  • Documentation: Upload all required certificates; non-submission leads to rejection; OEM authorization may be required.
  • Warranty: Warranty period as per specifications from final acceptance or post-installation; OEM warranties to be submitted at delivery; dedicated service centers and after-sales support within India.
  • Delivery: Delivery timeline to be interpreted from the original delivery order and adjusted per option clause; ensure compliance with defense procurement norms and security clearances.

Key Specifications

  • UAV Bird: category and type certificate as per Drone Rules 2021

  • Maximum all-up weight and associated performance metrics

  • Maximum flight time at maximum weight (minutes)

  • Maximum wind resistance (km/hr)

  • Maximum flight distance (metres)

  • Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control

  • GCS compatible hardware included in scope

  • Industrial License availability from DPIIT under Industries Act 1951

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation with prorated delivery time

  • Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training

  • OEM warranty certificates must be provided at delivery and after-sales service network in India

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

As per bid document; includes upfront payments, milestone-based payments, and any deductions for non-compliance with specs or delays

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timeline governed by original delivery order; extended times apply if option clause exercised with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD clauses to be applied for delays and non-performance as per contract terms; specifics in bid document and ATC

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated experience in supplying UAVs or defense-grade unmanned systems

  • Ability to provide OEM authorizations and service centers in India

  • Compliance with Drone Rules 2021 type certification and ISI/ISO-like standards as applicable

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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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, NA (This indicates that software is compatible with buyer's hardware), Yes
UAV Bird Classification Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Hybrid Unmanned Aircraft System
UAV Bird Classification Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) Remotely Piloted aircraft System, Model 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) Nano (Weighing Less than or equal to 250 grams), Micro (Weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms), Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms), Medium (weighing more than 25 kilograms, but less than or equal to 150 kilograms), Large (weighing more than 150 kilograms)
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 100 - 125 grams, 125 - 150 grams, 150 - 175 grams, 175 - 200 grams, 200 - 225 grams, 225 - 250 grams, 250 - 375 grams, 375 - 500 grams, 500 - 625 grams, 625 - 750 grams, 750 - 875 grams, 875 - 1000 grams, 1000 - 1125 grams, 1125 - 1250 grams, 1250 - 1375 grams, 1375 - 1500 grams, 1500 - 1625 grams, 1625 - 1750 grams, 1750 - 1875 grams, 1875 - 2000 grams, 2 - 3 kg, 3 - 4 kg, 4 - 5 kg, 5 - 6 kg, 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, 25 - 30 kg, 30 - 35 kg, 35 - 40 kg, 40 - 45 kg, 45 - 50 kg, 50 - 55 kg, 55 - 60 kg, 60 - 65 kg, 65 - 70 kg, 70 - 75 kg, 75 - 80 kg, 80 - 85 kg, 85 - 90 kg, 90 - 95 kg, 95 - 100 kg, 100 - 105 kg, 105 - 110 kg, 110 - 115 kg, 115 - 120 kg, 120 - 125 kg, 125 - 130 kg, 130 - 135 kg, 135 - 140 kg, 140 - 145 kg, 145 - 150 kg, 150 - 160 kg, 160 - 170 kg, 170 - 180 kg, 180 - 190 kg, 190 - 200 kg, 200 - 210 kg, 210 - 220 kg, 220 - 230 kg, 230 - 240 kg, 240 - 250 kg, 250 - 260 kg, 260 - 270 kg, 270 - 280 kg, 280 - 290 kg, 290 - 300 kg, 300 - 310 kg, 310 - 320 kg, 320 - 330 kg, 330 - 340 kg, 340 - 350 kg, 350 - 360 kg, 360 - 370 kg, 370 - 380 kg, 380 - 390 kg, 390 - 400 kg, 400 - 410 kg, 410 - 420 kg, 420 - 430 kg, 430 - 440 kg, 440 - 450 kg, 450 - 460 kg, 460 - 470 kg, 470 - 480 kg, 480 - 490 kg, 490 - 500 kg Or higher
UAV Bird - Performance Maximum Flight Time at Maximum all-up weight (In minutes) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) 35 - 45, 45 - 55, 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 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
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, 11500 - 12000, 12000 - 12500, 12500 - 13000, 13000 - 13500, 13500 - 14000, 14000 - 14500, 14500 - 15000, 15000 - 15500, 15500 - 16000, 16000 - 16500, 16500 - 17000, 17000 - 17500, 17500 - 18000, 18000 - 18500, 18500 - 19000, 19000 - 20000, 20000 - 20500, 20500 - 21000, 21000 - 21500, 21500 - 22000, 22000 - 22500, 22500 - 23000, 23000 - 23500, 23500 - 24000, 24000 - 24500, 24500 - 25000 Or higher
GCS Compatible Hardware GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply Joystick, Joystick with detachable screen, Joystick with integrated screen, Laptop / Desktop, NA, Joystick with FPV Headset / Goggles, Semi-Rugged Laptop, Fully Rugged Laptop / Tablet, Tablet / Smartphone
Approvals and Certifications Availability of Industrial License, issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for UAV/defense equipment supply

4

Financial statements or turnover proof

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable)

6

Technical bid documents and product specifications

7

OEM authorizations or dealer certificates

8

Industrial License/permissions (as applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Indian Army UAV drone tender in 2025 India?

Bidders must submit technical and commercial bids with OEM authorization, GST, PAN, and financials. Ensure compliance with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate and DPIIT Industrial License. Include EMD documentation as applicable, along with warranty terms and after-sales support details for India.

What documents are required for the UAV GCS tender in India 2025?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for UAV supply, financial statements, EMD, technical bid, OEM authorization, and Industrial License proof. Non-submission leads to bid rejection; ensure all certificates are current and verifiable.

What standards and certifications are mandatory for the UAV bid India?

Mandatory standards include Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate compliance, availability of Industrial License (DPIIT) under Industries Act 1951, and OEM warranties. Ensure GCS software supports payload operation control and is compatible with hardware in scope.

When is the delivery window for quantity variations under the option clause?

The buyer may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract placement or during currency. Delivery time adjusts proportionally using (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days extension.

What are the essential components included in scope of supply?

Scope includes UAV Bird, GCS software with payload control, GCS hardware, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if required. All costs must be in the bid price with training delivered at consignee locations.

What warranty and after-sales support is required for the UAV solution in India?

OEM warranty certificates must accompany delivery. The vendor must establish service centers in India with installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance support, and provide a plan for breakdown rectification during the warranty period.

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