Indian Army Drone Procurement Hyderabad Telangana Combat Autonomy Drones 2026
Progress
RAKey Highlights
- • OEM certification requirement if bidder is not the OEM
- • Performance Guarantee: 3% of contract value via SBI bank
- • Liquidated Damages: 0.5% per week up to 10%
- • Delivery to Mehdipatnam Garrison, Hyderabad with vendor paying freight
- • Quantity adjustment option: up to 25% of bid/contract quantity
- • GA/ATC terms permitting extended delivery periods with minimum 30 days
- • Access to books of accounts and anti-corruption provisions
- • Animated scope includes drones, training kits, 3D printing and VR equipment
Tender Overview
Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad category of aerial systems and accessories including Combat Drone, Autonomous Drone, Dropping Drone, VTOL Drone, Hard Kill Drone, Quadcopter, Training Drone Accessories, 3D printer, Drone Lab tool Kit, Software, Remote Controller, and VR Headsets in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA. The project carries an EMD of ₹240000 and encompasses multiple items grouped under 13 BOQ entries with potential quantity adjustments up to 25%. Vendors can expect supplier responsibilities spanning procurement, delivery to Mehdipatnam Garrison, installation, trials, and training per contract terms. The delivery framework allows extension proportional to increased quantity, with a minimum 30 days and adjustments aligned to the original delivery period. The contract includes standard liquidated damages, performance guarantees, OEM sourcing requirements, and freight responsibilities. Unique considerations include access to books and verification measures to ensure compliance with government procurement norms and anti-corruption clauses.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- 13 BOQ items covering a wide drone and lab tool spectrum; explicit technical specs are not disclosed in the tender data.
- EMD: ₹240000 required to bid; Performance Guarantee: 3% of contract value; valid beyond warranty by 60 days.
- Delivery destination: Mehdipatnam Garrison, Hyderabad; seller bears freight.
- OEM certification: if not OEM, mandatory sourcing certificate; authorized vendors allowed for non-OEM spare parts with quality certification.
- Penalty framework: liquidated damages at 0.5% per week up to 10% of delayed value.
- ATC/ATC-like terms: option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract.
- Security/compliance: bank guarantee via SBI for performance; adherence to government procurement practices.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹240000; must be submitted to participate.
- Performance Guarantee: 3% of contract value in SBI public sector bank, valid 60 days beyond warranty.
- Delivery: to Mehdipatnam Garrison, Hyderabad; vendor bears freight.
- OEM Certificate: mandatory if bidder is not OEM; sourcing certificate required for spares.
- Penalty: LD at 0.5% per week, max 10% of delayed stores value.
- Access to accounts: audit rights for agents or commissions scrutiny.
- ATC clauses: quantity adjustments permissible by up to 25% during/after contract.
- Documentation: standard bid documents plus OEM authorization and financials as per ATC.
Key Specifications
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- EMD: ₹240000
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- Performance Guarantee: 3% of contract value, SBI
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- Delivery: Mehdipatnam Garrison, Hyderabad
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- OEM Certificate: mandatory if bidder is not OEM
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- LD: 0.5% per week up to 10%
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- Quantity: up to 25% increase/decrease during/after contract
Terms & Conditions
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EMD submission is mandatory for bid participation
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3% Performance Guarantee via SBI bank; validity beyond warranty
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OEM certification or sourcing certificate required for non-OEM bidders
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Liquidated damages apply for delays; performance guarantee required; freight and delivery terms defined
Delivery Schedule
Delivery to Mehdipatnam Garrison; option to extend delivery period with 30-day minimum via quantity adjustments
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
0.5% of contract price per week for delay; maximum LD 10%
Bidder Eligibility
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Must submit ₹240000 EMD
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Must provide OEM authorization or sourcing certificate if not OEM
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Experience in supplying drones or related hardware; relevant certifications
Technical Results
| S.No | Seller | Item | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCEL UAV PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 24-08-2026 15:38:30 | |
| 2 | AEBOCODE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 16:25:54 | |
| 3 | AERODRONE ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 16:42:01 | |
| 4 | DIYAN SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 14:16:40 | |
| 5 | DRONEVERSE AVIATION PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 17:47:00 | |
| 6 | INDIAN ROBOTICS SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 24-08-2026 16:04:05 | |
| 7 | M/S I.T.S. SOFTWARE SOLUTION Under PMA | - | 18-08-2026 19:52:51 | |
| 8 | REVON UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 09:50:08 | |
| 9 | URBAN DIENST LLP Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 20:54:55 | |
| 10 | X DIMENSION ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 25-08-2026 14:05:37 |
Financial Results
| Rank | Seller | Price | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | ACCEL UAV PRIVATE LIMITED(MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:OBC ) Under PMA | Item Categories : Combat Drone,Autonomous Drone,Dropping Drone,VTOL Drone,Hard Kill Drone,Quadcopter,Training Drone A | |
| L2 | DIYAN SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : Combat Drone,Autonomous Drone,Dropping Drone,VTOL Drone,Hard Kill Drone,Quadcopter,Training Drone A | |
| L3 | REVON UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED (MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:OBC ) Under PMA | Item Categories : Combat Drone,Autonomous Drone,Dropping Drone,VTOL Drone,Hard Kill Drone,Quadcopter,Training Drone A |
Reverse Auction Schedule
Start
17-Sep-2026, 8:00 pm
End
18-Sep-2026, 8:00 pm
Duration: 24 hours
Reverse Auction Document
✅ RA concluded. Check financial results for final rankings.
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
22
Category
Combat 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
3 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
10 %
Warranty Period
30 days
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
Combat Drone , Autonomous Drone , Dropping Drone , VTOL Drone , Hard Kill Drone , Quadcopter , Training Drone Accessories , Combat Rings , 3D printer , Drone Lab tool Kit , Software , Remote Controller , VR Headsets
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
39
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
45
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
HYDERABAD
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | HYDERABAD | HYDERABAD | - | - | 5 | 45 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9684102.pdf
Main Document
BOQ Document
BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
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Combat Drone
AI FPV Combat Drone
Autonomous Drone
Long-Endurance Autonomous Drone
Dropping Drone
Heavy Munition Dropping Drone
VTOL Drone
Surveillance VTOL Drone
Hard Kill Drone
CUAS Hard Kill Drone
Quadcopter
15 Inch Multi Munition Quadcopter
Training Drone Accessories
Training Drone Accessories and Maintenance Kit
Combat Rings
Combat Rings Multi Level FPV Obstacle Course
3D printer
Heavy Duty 3in1 3D Printer with Consumables Set
Drone Lab tool Kit
Drone Lab Tool Kit Professional Grade
Software
Drone Simulator Software DOCAS
Remote Controller
Remote Controller for Drone Simulator
VR Headsets
VR Headsets for Drone Simulator Set of three
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combat Drone | AI FPV Combat Drone | 5 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 2 | Autonomous Drone | Long-Endurance Autonomous Drone | 2 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 3 | Dropping Drone | Heavy Munition Dropping Drone | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 4 | VTOL Drone | Surveillance VTOL Drone | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 5 | Hard Kill Drone | CUAS Hard Kill Drone | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 6 | Quadcopter | 15 Inch Multi Munition Quadcopter | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 7 | Training Drone Accessories | Training Drone Accessories and Maintenance Kit | 3 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 8 | Combat Rings | Combat Rings Multi Level FPV Obstacle Course | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 9 | 3D printer | Heavy Duty 3in1 3D Printer with Consumables Set | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 10 | Drone Lab tool Kit | Drone Lab Tool Kit Professional Grade | 3 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 11 | Software | Drone Simulator Software DOCAS | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 12 | Remote Controller | Remote Controller for Drone Simulator | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 | |
| 13 | VR Headsets | VR Headsets for Drone Simulator Set of three | 1 | pieces | gsbr_47b | 45 |
Categories
9
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar drone/automation deployments
Financial statements for last 2-3 years
EMD submission proof (₹240000)
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorization or sourcing certificate (if not OEM)
Bank guarantee capability or PBG documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about TELANGANA tender market
How to bid for the Indian Army drone tender in Hyderabad 2026?
Bidders must satisfy EMD of ₹240000, provide OEM authorization or sourcing certificate, and submit technical and financial bids with GST/PAN. Ensure SBI-based 3% performance guarantee and compliance with liquidated damages of 0.5% weekly up to 10%. Delivery to Mehdipatnam Garrison.
What documents are required for drone procurement in Telangana?
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for drone deployments, last 2-3 years financials, EMD proof of ₹240000, OEM authorization or sourcing certificate, and technical bid documents including compliance to standards and trial reports.
What are the delivery terms for drones to Hyderabad?
Delivery must be to Mehdipatnam Garrison, Hyderabad, with the seller bearing freight. Delivery period may extend with a minimum 30 days when quantity increases up to 25% under contract terms.
What is the performance guarantee for this drone contract?
A Bank Guarantee of 3% of the contract value is required, issued by a public sector bank (SBI), valid through 60 days beyond warranty, with Form DPM-15 as referenced in MoD guidelines.
What if the bidder is not the OEM for drone spares?
Non-OEM bidders must provide an OEM agreement for sourcing spares; minor aggregates may be sourced from authorized vendors with quality certification where OEMs do not exist.
What is the penalty for late delivery in this tender?
Liqudated damages are 0.5% of the contract price per week of delay, with a maximum cap of 10% of the delayed stores value, applied at the buyer’s discretion.