Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Upgradation of Machine Guns to Autonomous Weapon System Tender 2026 India
Bid Publish Date
09-Sep-2026, 11:49 am
Bid End Date
28-Sep-2026, 7:00 pm
EMD
₹2,70,00,000
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The opportunity from the Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks advancement of machine guns to autonomous weapon systems. The bid requires an EMD of ₹27,000,000, with supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any required statutory clearances included. OEM or authorized seller with registered India presence for after-sales support is mandatory. Bidders must upload ISO 9001 certification, BIS/type test certificates, material test certificates, and relevant OEM authorizations. Location is not specified; the procurement focuses on high-assurance military-grade integration and lifecycle support. The scope emphasizes comprehensive delivery beyond hardware, including training and compliance with prescribed standards.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- EMD: ₹27,000,000 as bid security.
- Required certifications: ISO 9001 (bidder or OEM), BIS licenses, type test certificates, material test certificate.
- After-sales support: OEM registered office in India for service; certificate to this effect must be submitted.
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; upload all relevant certificates with bid; non-submission can lead to rejection.
- Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover over last 3 financial years as specified in bid document; separate OEM turnover criteria also apply.
- Scope of supply: Includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning of goods, and operator training; statutory clearances if any.
- Lab testing: Material Test Certificate to be tested by Buyer’s Lab; lab results govern acceptance.
- Payment/guarantee options: PBG and DD acceptable; specify terms in GeM framework.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance security: ₹27,00,000; PBG or DD acceptable; DD payable to designated bank name per GeM terms.
- Experience turnover: Minimum average annual turnover for last 3 years; documents from audited balances or CA certificates.
- Delivery/installation timeline: Scope includes installation and commissioning; timely delivery linked to acceptance criteria.
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; ISO 9001, BIS/type test, OEM authorizations required.
- Warranty/after-sales: In-country after-sales support; OEM service presence; compliance with product-specific certificates.
- Penalties: Lab-based acceptance criteria; non-compliance may attract rejection or penalties per bid terms.
Key Specifications
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ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM for offered products
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Material Test Certificate to be provided and used by Buyer’s Lab for acceptance
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BIS license and type test certificates as prescribed in product specifications
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OEM registered office in India for after-sales service support
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EMD of ₹27,000,000 with acceptable modes (PBG/DD)
Terms & Conditions
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EMD ₹27,000,000 required; payment terms as per GeM guidelines
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ISO 9001 and BIS/type test certificates mandatory for bid eligibility
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OEM must have India-based after-sales service capability and certify accordingly
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD to be submitted; performance security accepted as PBG or Demand Draft payable per GeM terms; payment terms to be defined in contract.
Delivery Schedule
Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; delivery must align with acceptance testing outcomes.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties linked to failure to meet acceptance criteria as per buyer’s lab results; late delivery may incur LD as per tender terms.
Bidder Eligibility
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Must have ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM)
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Must have registered Indian after-sales service presence with proof
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Must meet turnover criteria for last 3 financial years and provide audited statements
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
Yes
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
2700
OEM Avg. Turnover
4500
Past Performance
30 %
Warranty Period
15 days
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
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
UPGRADATION OF MACHINE GUNS TO AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEM
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
26
Pre-Bid & Qualification
Pre-Bid Date
07-09-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
21 RAJ RIF, BIRPUR CANTT, DEHRADUN-248003
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
90
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Dehradun
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Dehradun | Dehradun | - | - | 1 | 90 | - |
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Documents 3
GeM-Bidding-9787750.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
PAN Card copy
GSTIN copy
Cancelled cheque copy
EFT Mandate certified by bank
ISO 9001 certificate (bidder or OEM)
BIS license and Type Test certificate
Material Test Certificate
OEM authorization/certificate of authorized seller
Audited financial statements or CA certificate showing turnover (last 3 years)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to bid for Indian Army autonomous weapon system upgrade tender in India 2026
Bidders must meet eligibility criteria, submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; provide ISO 9001, BIS/type test, and OEM authorizations. EMD of ₹27,000,000 must be paid; turn over documents for last 3 years are required; delivery includes installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training.
What documents are required for the Army weapon system upgrade bid 2026
Mandatory documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, ISO 9001 certificate, BIS/license, type test certificates, Material Test Certificate, OEM authorization, and audited turnover statements for last 3 years to validate eligibility and financial capability.
What are the technical certification requirements for the autonomous weapons upgrade
Bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001; provide BIS license and type test certificates; material test certificate; ensure India-based after-sales service with proof; non-provision leads to bid rejection per ATC terms.
When is the EMD amount required and how is it submitted for this tender
EMD is ₹27,000,000; submit via specified mode (PBG or Demand Draft) payable under GeM terms; ensure submission with bid documents to avoid disqualification.
What is the scope of supply in the Army upgrade tender
Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning of Goods, and training of operators; also includes any statutory clearances required; all costs must be in bid price.
What turnover criteria must bidders meet for this defense procurement
Minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 financial years must be demonstrated via audited balance sheets or CA certificates; OEM turnover criteria apply if specified in bid document.