Unmanned Aerial Vehicle / Drones for Agricultural Purposes (V3)
Indian Army
GHAZIABAD, UTTAR PRADESH
Posted:
19 February 2026
Closed:
26 February 2026
GEM
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Octopus Home Department Andhra Pradesh UAV Drones for Agricultural Use Tender 2026 - IS Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate
Bid Publish Date
06-Feb-2026, 9:14 am
Bid End Date
20-Feb-2026, 10:00 am
EMD
₹64,000
Location
Latest Corrigendum Available
Progress
Issue06-Feb-2026, 9:14 am
Corrigendum17-Feb-2026
AwardPending
Quantity
3
Category
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle / Drones for Agricultural Purposes (V3)
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Categories
3
Tender Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Home Department procurement by Octopus seeks an UAV Bird (Drone) package for agricultural applications, including a Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control and compatible hardware. The bid covers the drone, GCS software, and required hardware, aligned with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate classifications and weight-based restrictions. The estimated scope includes delivery to the OCTOPUS facility in Guntur district, with an EMD of ₹64,000. Bidders must comply with option-based quantity adjustments up to ±25% and ensure non-obsolescence with a minimum five-year market life, as per buyer terms. Unique aspects include end-to-end integration of drone and GCS, adherence to drone category and weight classifications, and delivery/installation at the stated AP address.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/category: UAV Bird (Drone) with Ground Control Station (GCS) software including payload operation control
- GCS hardware: GCS Compatible Hardware included in scope; must support payload control
- Classification: Drone rules 2021 Type Certificate (category, sub-category, and maximum all-up weight)
- Performance indicators: specify maximum all-up weight and maximum one-way flight distance as per Drone Rules 2021; exact ranges not disclosed
- Delivery/installation: delivery and installation at O/o the IGP operations (OCTOPUS), Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur, AP 522502
- Documentation requirement: Data Sheet alignment with offered parameters; OEM authorization where applicable
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹64,000 payable per tender
- Delivery terms: delivery period starts from last date of original delivery order; option-driven extension formula applies with minimum 30 days
- Quantity flexibility: up to ±25% of bid quantity during contract; extended delivery period applies
- Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; bid with undertaking
- Documentation: submit Data Sheet, OEM authorization, End User Certificate as per buyer format, GST advice as applicable
- Warranty/Performance: ensure non-obsolescence (5 years residual market life for bid products)
- Compliance: products must be non-toxic; provide MSDS if toxic materials; alignment with End User procedures
Key Specifications
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UAV Bird (Drone) with Ground Control Station (GCS) software
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GCS compatible hardware included in scope
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GCS must support payload operation control
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Drone category, sub-category, and weight per Drone Rules 2021
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Maximum all-up weight and maximum flight distance as per rules
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Delivery and installation at O/o the IGP operations (OCTOPUS), AP
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Data Sheet alignment and OEM authorization required
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount ₹64,000 and GST as applicable
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Delivery period starts after last date of original order; minimum 30 days
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Quantity may vary ±25% and contract rates apply for extended period
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
GST as per applicable rates; EMD ₹64,000; payment terms to be defined in contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery starts after the last date of original delivery order; extended delivery formula with a minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Performance penalties and LD terms to be defined in contract; option for quantity variation up to ±25%
Bidder Eligibility
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Not under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy
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Non-obsolescence: product must have at least 5 years residual market life
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Demonstrated capability to supply UAV/drone with GCS and associated hardware
Documents 8
GeM-Bidding-8941061.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
CATALOG-Specification-2
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
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Other Documents
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Other Documents
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Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Technical Specifications
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Item #1 Details
View Catalog| 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, NA (This indicates that software is compatible with buyer's hardware) |
| UAV Bird Classification | Category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Hybrid Unmanned Aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Sub-category of drone (as per Type Certificate in Drone rules, 2021) | Remotely Piloted aircraft System, Model Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft System |
| UAV Bird Classification | Classification of Drones (based on maximum all-up weight defined in drone rules, 2021) | Nano (Weighing Less than or equal to 250 grams), Micro (Weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms), Small (weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms), Medium (weighing more than 25 kilograms, but less than or equal to 150 kilograms), Large (weighing more than 150 kilograms) |
| UAV Bird - Performance | Maximum All-up weight (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 100 - 125 grams, 125 - 150 grams, 150 - 175 grams, 175 - 200 grams, 200 - 225 grams, 225 - 250 grams, 250 - 375 grams, 375 - 500 grams, 500 - 625 grams, 625 - 750 grams, 750 - 875 grams, 875 - 1000 grams, 1000 - 1125 grams, 1125 - 1250 grams, 1250 - 1375 grams, 1375 - 1500 grams, 1500 - 1625 grams, 1625 - 1750 grams, 1750 - 1875 grams, 1875 - 2000 grams, 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, 25 - 30 kg, 30 - 35 kg, 35 - 40 kg, 40 - 45 kg, 45 - 50 kg, 50 - 55 kg, 55 - 60 kg, 60 - 65 kg, 65 - 70 kg, 70 - 75 kg, 75 - 80 kg, 80 - 85 kg, 85 - 90 kg, 90 - 95 kg, 95 - 100 kg, 100 - 105 kg, 105 - 110 kg, 110 - 115 kg, 115 - 120 kg, 120 - 125 kg, 125 - 130 kg, 130 - 135 kg, 135 - 140 kg, 140 - 145 kg, 145 - 150 kg, 150 - 160 kg, 160 - 170 kg, 170 - 180 kg, 180 - 190 kg, 190 - 200 kg, 200 - 210 kg, 210 - 220 kg, 220 - 230 kg, 230 - 240 kg, 240 - 250 kg, 250 - 260 kg, 260 - 270 kg, 270 - 280 kg, 280 - 290 kg, 290 - 300 kg, 300 - 310 kg, 310 - 320 kg, 320 - 330 kg, 330 - 340 kg, 340 - 350 kg, 350 - 360 kg, 360 - 370 kg, 370 - 380 kg, 380 - 390 kg, 390 - 400 kg, 400 - 410 kg, 410 - 420 kg, 420 - 430 kg, 430 - 440 kg, 440 - 450 kg, 450 - 460 kg, 460 - 470 kg, 470 - 480 kg, 480 - 490 kg, 490 - 500 kg Or higher |
| 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) | 500 - 600, 600 - 700, 700 - 800, 800 - 900, 900 - 1000, 1000 - 1100, 1100 - 1200, 1200 - 1300, 1300 - 1400, 1400 - 1500, 1500 - 1600, 1600 - 1700, 1700 - 1800, 1800 - 1900, 1900 - 2000, 2000 - 2500, 2500 - 3000, 3000 - 3500, 3500 - 4000 Or higher |
| GCS Compatible Hardware | GCS Compatible Hardware included in the scope of supply | Joystick, Joystick with detachable screen, Joystick with integrated screen, Laptop / Desktop, NA, Joystick with FPV Headset / Goggles, Tablet / Smartphones |
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Required Documents
1
GST registration certificate
2
PAN card
3
Experience certificates for UAV/drone supply projects
4
Financial statements and bank-related documents
5
EMD submission proof (₹64,000)
6
Data Sheet of offered UAV and GCS
7
OEM Authorization / Manufacturer Authorization
8
End User Certificate (buyer format)
9
Technical bid documents demonstrating IS/Drone Rules compliance
Corrigendum Updates
1 Update
#1
17-Feb-2026 Update
Extended Deadline
20-Feb-2026, 10:00 am
Opening Date
20-Feb-2026, 10:30 am
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDHRA PRADESH tender market
How to bid for UAV drone tender in Andhra Pradesh 2026?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, EMD ₹64,000, Data Sheet, OEM authorization, and End User Certificate. Ensure Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate compliance, non-obsolescence, and data alignment with offered parameters. Delivery terms begin after the last order date; include ±25% quantity flexibility.
What documents are required for UAV GCS bid in AP?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for UAVs, financial statements, EMD proof, Data Sheet, OEM authorization, End User Certificate, and data-sheet cross-check to avoid parameter mismatch.
What standards govern the drone procurement in Andhra Pradesh?
The procurement follows Drone Rules 2021 with Type Certificate requirements; the UAV must meet category, sub-category, and maximum all-up weight classifications per the rules, plus payload-control capable GCS software.
What is the EMD amount for the AP UAV tender submission?
The Earnest Money Deposit is ₹64,000. Ensure digital or bank transfer as specified, with submission proof included in the bid package, alongside Data Sheet and OEM authorization.
When is delivery expected after order for drone & GCS?
Delivery period begins from the last date of the original delivery order; if extended, the period adjusts using the formula (Additional quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
What are the key eligibility requirements for drone suppliers?
Suppliers must have non-liquidation status, provide five-year residual market life of products, submit OEM authorization, End User Certificate, and demonstrate capability to supply UAV with GCS hardware and payload control.
What are the delivery and installation locations in AP?
Delivery/installation must occur at O/o the IGP operations (OCTOPUS), Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, AP 522502, with on-site commissioning as applicable.
How to verify drone specifications align with the tender?
Submit a Data Sheet aligned with offered UAV and GCS; buyers will verify parameter matches. Non-conformity or unexplained mismatches can lead to bid rejection; ensure ISI/Drone Rules compliance as applicable.
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Documents 8
GeM-Bidding-8941061.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
CATALOG-Specification-2
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
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Other Documents
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Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
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