Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2)
Indian Army
AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA
Bid Publish Date
26-Feb-2026, 4:20 pm
Bid End Date
09-Mar-2026, 5:00 pm
EMD
₹18,75,000
Value
₹6,25,00,000
Location
Progress
Quantity
25
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
The Department of Manipur Police, Home Department Manipur, invites bids for a Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle package in Imphal West, Manipur 795001. The scope includes an UAV Bird (Drone), a Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS compatible hardware, and application software for processing captured feeds. Estimated value is ₹62,500,000, with an EMD of ₹1,875,000. Deliverables must meet drone rules 2021 Type Certificate classifications, VTOL capability, collapsible frame options, and payload integration. The tender emphasizes high-performance flight under maximum all-up weight constraints, with encoded standards for security and data processing. This procurement targets government surveillance capabilities with a comprehensive end-to-end UAV solution, including hardware, software, and service support from OEM-certified partners.
UAV Bird: Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021 (max all-up weight, VTOL, collapsible frame)
Payload: camera in housing; thermal camera with specified FOV, max resolution, optical zoom; DRI
GCS: software for payload operation; OS compatibility; devices supported; display size in inches
Power: battery type for UAV and payload
Performance: max flight time at max weight; cruise speed; max distance; max altitude; wind resistance
Stability: data processing software to process captured feed; payload operation control
Compliance: ISI/ISO standards; IPv6 readiness
Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% at bid stage and during currency
Bidders must demonstrate 3+ years Govt/PSU experience and 7-year residual market life
Data Sheet alignment is mandatory; mismatches can lead to bid rejection
GST as per applicable rate; payment linked to delivery milestones; no advance beyond agreed terms
Delivery period as per option clause; minimum 30 days if extended; delivery from date of order/LOA
LD clauses as per contract; ensure timely delivery and performance benchmarks
3+ years Govt/PSU deployment experience for UAV systems
Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
OEM authorized or OEM-certified reseller for required UAV system
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Tender Results
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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 |
| Included in Scope of Supply | Application software to process captured feed | Yes |
| UAV Bird Classification | Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Rotorcraft |
| UAV Bird Classification | Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Remotely Piloted aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) | Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms) |
| UAV Bird Physical Parameters | Availability of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) | Yes |
| UAV Bird Physical Parameters | Is UAV Bird Frame collapsible? | No |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 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 Or higher |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum Payload Weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 350 - 400 grams, 400 - 450 grams, 450 - 500 grams, 250 - 375 grams, 375 - 500 grams, 500 - 600 grams, 600 - 700 grams, 700 - 800 grams, 800 - 900 grams, 900 - 1000 grams, 1000 - 1100 grams, 1100 - 1200 grams, 1200 - 1300 grams, 1300 - 1400 grams, 1400 - 1500 grams, 1500 - 1600 grams, 1600 - 1700 grams, 1700 - 1800 grams, 1800 - 1900 grams, 1900 - 2000 grams, 2000 - 2100 grams, 2100 - 2200 grams, 2200 - 2300 grams, 2300 - 2400 grams, 2400 - 2500 grams, 2500 - 2600 grams, 2600 - 2700 grams, 2700 - 2800 grams, 2800 - 2900 grams, 2900 - 3000 grams 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 | Nominal Cruise speed at max all-up weight (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 20 - 25 |
| 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 Or higher |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum Operational Altitude of Drone (above mean sea level) | Less than 3000 m, Less than 3500 m, Less than 4000 m, Less than 4500 m, Less than 5000 m, Less than 5500 m, Less than 6000 m Or higher |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum Attainable height above Take off Point at Max All-up weight (In meter) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 114.3 - 121.92 (375 - 400 ft) 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 Horizontal Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60 Or higher |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum Vertical Speed (In km per hour) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 25, 25 - 30, 30 - 35, 35 - 40, 40 - 45, 45 - 50, 50 - 55, 55 - 60, <10 Or higher |
| Power Source of UAV Bird | Battery Type | Rechargable |
| Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software | Devices compatible with GCS | Laptop / Desktop |
| Ground Control Station (GCS) - Software | GCS supported Operating System | Windows |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply | Semi-Rugged Laptop |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | Overall Display Size of GCS Hardware (diagonal dimension) (in inches) | 12.5 - 15 |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Type of camera | Only Day Camera |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of DRI | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | DRI (Detection, Recognition and Identification) | Human and Vehicle |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Field of view of Thermal Camera | 10 to 20 deg |
| Surveillance Payload | Max Resolution of Thermal Camera | 640 X 480, 1024 X 768 Or higher |
| Surveillance Payload | Max Optical Zoom of Thermal Camera in payload housing | NA, Upto 4X, Upto 8X, Upto 16X Or higher |
| Power Source of Payload | Type of Payload Power Source | Drone Battery |
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GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for similar Govt/PSU deployments (3+ years)
Financial statements demonstrating solvency
EMD submission receipt or instrument
Technical data sheets and product specifications
OEM authorization or reseller agreement
Data sheet alignment and product compliance certificates
Key insights about MANIPUR tender market
Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including 3+ years Govt/PSU experience, submit GST and PAN, provide EMD ₹1,875,000, and supply DS and OEM authorizations. Include ISI/ISO compliant components, IPv6 readiness, and data sheets matching specifications. Ensure OEM service capability and installation by certified personnel.
Submit GST certificate, PAN card, experience contracts (3+ years Govt/PSU), financial statements, EMD instrument, hardware and software data sheets, OEM authorization, and technical bid documents. Data sheet alignment is mandatory to avoid rejection and verify parameter compliance with Drone Rules 2021.
Seek Type Certificate per Drone Rules 2021, VTOL capability, collapsible frame, maximum all-up weight, maximum payload, flight time at max weight, cruise speed, distance, altitude, wind resistance, and payload camera specs including thermal camera FOV, resolution, and zoom. Ensure GCS software supports payload operation.
EMD is ₹1,875,000; ensure submission with bid. GST handling is bidder’s responsibility with applicable rates. Payment terms typically linked to delivery milestones; confirm with buyer and provide data sheets for compliance checks and post-delivery support.
Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation; extension time follows (Quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. Original delivery timeline is defined in the LOA; installation and training by OEM-certified personnel.
System must be compliant with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, IPv6 readiness, ISI/ISO certifications as applicable, and ensure data processing compatibility with GCS software. Data sheets must reflect standard conformance to prevent bid rejection.
Scope includes Ground Control Station software, compatible hardware, devices, OS support, and an integrated payload processing solution. Ensure camera and thermal payload integration within housing, and include DRI functionality for detection, recognition, and identification in the payload suite.
Specifications require maximum all-up weight, maximum payload, flight time at max weight, nominal cruise speed, range, altitude, wind resistance, and vertical/horizontal speed limits. Validate that all performance metrics are within Drone Rules 2021 and match the data sheet.
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Main Document
CATALOG Specification
ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS