Survey Of India Drone as a Service Tender South Delhi 2026 - ORI/DSM/3D City Model Version 2 Data Acquisition

Tender Overview

The Survey Of India, under the Department Of Science And Technology, invites a limited Drone as a Service procurement for Version 2 covering Sq. KM data acquisition in Red Zone areas, including Ortho Rectified Imagery (ORI), DSM and 3D City Model deliverables. Estimated value is ₹13,000,000 with scope restricted to empanelled firms listed by Survey of India. Location: South Delhi, Delhi. The tender emphasizes a 25% quantity/duration flex clause and allows a flexible scope increase for lumpsum service contracts with provider consent. An FDR-based security option is allowed in lieu of PBG, with hard-copy delivery within 15 days of award. Service escalation contacts must be provided by bidders.

This opportunity targets specialized UAV service providers capable of high-precision geospatial outputs (ORI, DSM, 3D city modeling) for red-zone data capture, compliant with the limited tender framework and empanelment rules. Distinctive features include a constrained bidder pool, 25% scope adjustment, and a hybrid security approach via FDR. Participation requires strict adherence to ATC clauses and certificate submissions.

• Includes: UAV data acquisition for ORI, DSM, and 3D city model production
• Distinctive scope: Red Zone, Sq. KM coverage, Version 2
• Empanelment: Only pre-approved firms may bid in financial stage
• Security: FDR option and mandatory hard-copy submission
• Delivery/Support: Escalation matrix required for after-sales service

Keywords: tender in South Delhi, Survey Of India procurement, drone as a service Rajasthan-style emphasis not present, limited tender constraints, geospatial data outputs, 3D city model deliverables.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Drone as a Service for geospatial data collection (Red Zone) with deliverables including Ortho Rectified Imagery (ORI), Digital Surface Model (DSM), and 3D City Model.
• Coverage metric: Sq. KM scope mentioned in title/category; no explicit quantity in BOQ (0 items reported).
• Deliverables: high-precision UAV-captured data with ORI, DSM and 3D city modeling outputs.
• Standards: Not specified in tender text; bidders must rely on internal QA for geospatial outputs and provide escalation contacts for service.
• Procurement approach: Limited Tender restricted to empanelled vendors; exact list includes eight named firms; participation limited to those.
• Security: Alternative security via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in lieu of PBG; original FDR to be delivered physically within 15 days of award.
• Documentation: Upload required if certificates/documents are missing, risk of rejection for missing items per ATC.
• Service & Support: Escalation matrix with service contact numbers required from bidders.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope flexibility: OPTION CLAUSE 25% to modify contract quantity or duration at contract issuance and up to 25% thereafter.
• Eligible bidders: Limited to empanelled firms listed by Survey of India (Category-2, order dated 07 January 2026).
• EMD/Performance: EMD details not disclosed; FDR alternative allowed; original FDR must be delivered within 15 days of award.
• Compliance: Bidders must upload required certificates; failure to do so can lead to rejection.
• Financial due diligence: Bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; mutual consent required for scope expansion in lumpsum contracts.
• Service commitments: Escalation matrix for service support to be provided by bidder/OEM. Potential for penalties if deliverables not met.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations typically required; exact list governed by ATC.
• Security deposit: FDR specifics can be pledged in the buyer’s name with withdrawal conditions clearly annotated.