Indian Army UAV Tender East Sikkim for Long-Endurance UAV with EO Payload & Smart Battery Hub 2026
Bid Publish Date
05-Sep-2026, 1:40 pm
Bid End Date
15-Sep-2026, 2:00 pm
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for the procurement of a Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with an Electro-Optical Imaging Payload and a UAV Smart Battery Charging Hub, located in East Sikkim, 737101. The bid covers the entire scope: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any statutory clearances. The contract may include an option to increase quantity by up to 25% of the bid quantity during or after award, with delivery timelines adjusted accordingly. The emphasis is on integrated drone systems capable of extended mission endurance with compliant payloads and charging infrastructure.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Long-Endurance UAV with EO imaging payload and Smart Battery Charging Hub; exact model not disclosed in data.
- Certification requirements: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS licence and type-test certificates may be required; material certificates to be submitted with supply.
- Service support: dedicated/toll-free service number and escalation matrix; required to have a functional service centre in the state of each consignee location or establish one within 30 days of award.
- Quality & acceptance: Material Test Certificate must accompany supply; buyer lab results to be sole acceptance criterion.
- Scope of supply: includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances, if any.
- Delivery mechanics: option clause governs extended delivery periods; delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order.
- Documentation: OEM authorizations and all relevant certificates as per product specification.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: amount not disclosed in available data.
- Delivery & quantity: option to increase quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
- Payment terms: not disclosed in data; contract requires compliance with scope including installation and commissioning.
- Warranty/after-sales: service centres required in consignee state; escalation matrix to be provided; on-site or carry-in warranty terms depend on product.
- Documentation: bidders must upload ISO 9001 certificate, BIS/type-test certificates, and other certificates as per product specification; material test certificates to be included.
- Compliance: non-submission of certificates may lead to rejection; dedicated service support must be provided by OEM/bidder.
Key Specifications
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Product: Long-Endurance UAV with Electro-Optical Imaging Payload
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Auxiliary: UAV Smart Battery Charging Hub
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Standards: ISO 9001; BIS licence; type-test certificates
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Delivery: flexible up to 25% quantity increase with calculated extended delivery period
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Service: dedicated toll-free support; service centers in each consignee state or 30-day establishment window
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Documentation: Material Test Certificate; OEM authorization; product-specific certificates
Terms & Conditions
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Option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase during contract
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ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM
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Material Test Certificate and BIS/type-test certificates mandatory
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Dedicated service support and regional service centres required
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Delivery timeline adjusts with extended period formula
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not disclosed in data; typical defense procurement terms apply per contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order; option quantity adjustments possible with extended delivery period calculation
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in data; penalties to be defined in bid document per normative terms
Bidder Eligibility
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ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM for offered UAV systems
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BIS licence and type-test certificates for the product
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Functional service centre or proven establishment plan in each consignee state within 30 days of award
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
2
Category
Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with Electro-Optical Imaging Payload
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
110 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Item wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
50 %
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
No
Item Category
Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with Electro-Optical Imaging Payload , UAV Smart Battery Charging Hub
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
East Sikkim
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | East Sikkim | East Sikkim | - | - | 1 | 15 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9851175.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for UAV/defense procurement
Financial statements (as required by terms)
EMD/Security deposit documentation (if applicable)
ISO 9001 certificate (bidder or OEM)
BIS licence and type-test certificates
Material Test Certificate
OEM authorization letter (if applicable)
Service centre details and escalation matrix
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about SIKKIM tender market
How to bid for the UAV tender in East Sikkim for 2026?
Bidders must meet ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM), BIS/type-test certificates, and provide Material Test Certificate. Include OEM authorization, service centre plan, and escalation matrix. Ensure supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any statutory clearances are covered in the bid.
What documents are required for the Indian Army UAV procurement bid in East Sikkim?
Submit GST and PAN, experience certificates in UAV/defense, financial statements, EMD documentation (if applicable), ISO 9001, BIS license, type-test certificates, OEM authorization, Material Test Certificate, and service centre details with escalation matrix.
What standards and certifications must the UAV supplier meet for this tender?
Suppliers must hold ISO 9001 certification; BIS licence; product type-test certificates; Material Test Certificate; OEM authorizations where required. Compliance ensures acceptance by the Indian Army under the East Sikkim tender.
What is the delivery and quantity flexibility in this UAV contract?
The purchaser may increase quantity up to 25% of bid quantity during contract; extended delivery period formula applies: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
What is required for after-sales support in this UAV tender?
Bidder/OEM must provide a dedicated toll-free service number, an escalation matrix, and establish or demonstrate functional service centres in each consignee state, within 30 days of award, with documentary evidence prior to payment release.
What components are included in the scope of supply for this UAV tender?
Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and providing any statutory clearances required, plus integration with the UAV smart battery charging hub and EO payload system.
What acceptance criteria are specified for delivered UAV equipment?
Material Test Certificate accompanies supply; buyer’s laboratory results are the sole acceptance criterion; conformity to ISO 9001, BIS/type-test certificates, and product-specific requirements must be demonstrated.
How should bidders demonstrate service capability for this Indian Army tender?
Provide dedicated service contact, escalation details, and evidence of a regional service centre or plan to establish one within 30 days; ensure on-site or carry-in warranty terms as applicable.