Indian Army Drone Equipment Tender North Sikkim 2026: 2.5 Inch Carbon Fibre Drone Frame Kit and ELRS Radio Transmitter

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a multi-item drone equipment bundle located in North Sikkim, Lachung, 737107. The procurement includes a 2.5 inch carbon fibre drone frame kit, RadioMaster ELRS pocket transmitter, Li-Po balance charger, 3D printed hollow soccer ball for drone soccer, F405 AIO flight controller with integrated ESC, blade propeller sets, brushless motors, Li-Po battery pack, and Express Nano receiver module. The contract contemplates a total of nine items across the aerospace/quadrotor domain, with no explicit itemized quantities listed in the BOQ. A notable clause grants the purchaser a 25% quantity fluctuation at bid and contract stages, underscoring flexible sourcing for dynamic field operations; delivery installation will occur at the stated north Sikkim location. This tender emphasizes DC/RC components, flight control, and OEM compatibility within a single supply bundle.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: drone frame kit, ELRS transmitter, Li-Po charger, 3D printed drone soccer ball, F405 AIO flight controller with ESC, propellers, motors, Li-Po pack, Express Nano receiver.
• Delivery address: 20 MECH INF, Lachung, Distt Mangan, North Sikkim, Sikkim.
• Delivery scope: potential on-site installation and commissioning if scope includes supply; option clause allows up to 25% more quantity at contracted rates.
• Quality/compatibility: ensure components are compatible with standard RC/drone ecosystems; maintain device interoperability across frames, ESCs, receivers.
• Standards/Certification: not specified; bidders should ensure BOM compatibility and quality alignment with standard RC electronics; OEM authorizations recommended.
• Tender flexibility: option clause governs extended delivery periods; minimum 30 days for any added time window; delivery schedule adjusts with quantity changes.
• Experience/scope: no explicit experience metrics; bidders should demonstrate capability to supply a complete drone kit bundle and support installation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD & payment terms not disclosed in the data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD requirements and schedule alignment with buyer terms.
• Delivery timeline: delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; additional time computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Delivery location: as specified in the buyer terms: 20 MECH INF, Lachung, North Sikkim, Sikkim.
• Option clause: quantity may be increased or decreased by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
• Documentation: bidders must prepare standard Indian procurement documents, including GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD as applicable, and OEM authorizations where required.
• Installation/commissioning: if covered, to be performed at the same North Sikkim site; terms indicate installation may be included.
• Penalties/contractual terms: not fully specified; bidders should seek confirmation on penalties, warranty, and post-sale support during bid submission.