Indian Army Surveillance Drone Tender 2026 - 5" Drone Category, Department Of Military Affairs, India

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the 5" Surveillance Drone category. The BOQ shows no listed items and the estimated value, EMD, and quantity details are not disclosed. Unique tender elements include a 25% quantity option during contract placement and during the currency of the contract, plus a delivery time framework tied to the original delivery period with a minimum 30 days. The ATC clauses emphasize delivery within the extended window, and a preference for quick delivery by local suppliers. This tender focuses on rapid, constrained procurement with potential scale adjustments and compulsory pre-bid alignment for item quality. The absence of BOQ data and itemized specifications suggests bidders should anticipate a broad demand scope and readiness for rapid deployment. Tender in India’s defense sector typically requires rigorous compliance and local sourcing readiness.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications are provided in the tender data.
• ATC terms specify: 25% quantity variation at contract award and during the contract currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery period rules: starts from the last date of original delivery order; extended delivery time formula: (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• If original period < 30 days, extended time equals the original period; option clause may extend up to the original delivery period.
• Compulsory meeting on item quality; participation restricted to local suppliers for quick delivery.
• BOQ items: Total Items = 0; no explicit itemized product specs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Optional quantity uplift: up to 25% of bid quantity at contract award and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery timing: based on original delivery period; extended delivery time requires calculation as per formula and a minimum >= 30 days.
• Local supplier preference for quick delivery; compulsory meeting to discuss item quality.
• Buyer-added ATC clauses indicate adherence to these conditions; bidders must comply with all terms.
• No explicit EMD, payment terms, or warranty information is disclosed in the available data.