Octopus UAV Drones for Agricultural Purposes Tender Guntur Andhra Pradesh - Type Certificate 2021 Compliant Ground Control Station 2026
Bid Publish Date
03-Aug-2026, 7:36 pm
Bid End Date
17-Aug-2026, 8:00 pm
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Regulatory alignment with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate for UAV classification and payload operations
- • GCS software with payload operation control plus GCS hardware, all within a single supply package
- • Quantity adjustment rights: ±25% during contract execution and extended delivery periods
- • Delivery address: IGP operations OCTOPUS, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, AP 522302
- • 5-year residual market life requirement for offered equipment; no end-of-life by OEM before period
- • Malicious Code Certificate and End User Certificate submission mandatory
- • GST handling by bidder; reimbursement as actuals per applicable rates
- • On-site delivery, installation and commissioning if covered under scope
Tender Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Home Department via Octopus seeks an integrated UAV package for agricultural use, including an UAV Bird (Drone), a Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control, and compatible GCS hardware. The project references drone rules from 2021 and requires classification by the Type Certificate framework, with scope spanning maximum flight weight and distance capabilities. The delivery site is Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, AP, 522302, where installation and commissioning (if covered) will occur. The bid is structured to include multiple scope elements under a single supply contract, with emphasis on software-hardware interoperability and compliance with regulatory drone classifications. A key differentiator is the requirement to align with the 2021 Type Certificate standards while ensuring GCS compatibility across hardware platforms. This tender is issued for the Guntur region under the Octopus procurement channel.
- Organization: Octopus
- Location: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (522302)
- Product/Service: UAV Bird, Ground Control Station (GCS) software, GCS hardware
- Scope: UAV, GCS, and compatible hardware in one supply contract
- Standards focus: Type Certificate as per Drone Rules 2021; IS/ISO posture not specified
- Delivery nuance: On-site delivery and potential commissioning at the stated address
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Includes UAV Bird (Drone) classified under Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate framework
- Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control capabilities
- GCS Compatible Hardware to be supplied and integrated with the GCS software
- Classification must reflect maximum all-up weight and maximum flight distance per drone rules 2021; exact numeric ranges to be defined in BOQ
- All items to be delivered to the project site in Andhra Pradesh with potential installation/commissioning
- Vendor must ensure software-hardware interoperability and lifecycle support aligned to the regulatory framework
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity by up to ±25% during contract and extended periods with original or extended delivery timelines
- Delivery location: O/o the IGP operations (OCTOPUS), Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur (Dist.), AP 522302
- Financial standing: bidder must declare non-liquidation and not under receivership; provide an undertaking
- Product life: items must have at least 5 years residual market life and not be declared end-of-life by OEM within that period
- GST: bidder bears applicable GST; reimbursement as actuals or as per applicable rates, whichever is lower
- Certificates: provide End User Certificate in buyer format; Malicious Code Certificate confirming no embedded malware
- Delivery/installation: as per scope; payment terms and schedules to be confirmed in final contract
- Documentation: include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD, technical compliance, OEM authorizations
Key Specifications
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Product/service: UAV Bird (Drone) + Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation control
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GCS hardware: must be compatible with GCS software and include payload operation control interface
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Classification: Type Certificate-based drone categories per Drone Rules 2021
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Performance: Maximum all-up weight and maximum flight distance defined in Drone Rules 2021; values to be clarified in BOQ
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Delivery: On-site delivery and possible installation/commissioning at Vaddeswaram, Guntur, AP
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Documentation: End User Certificate and Malicious Code Certificate mandatory
Terms & Conditions
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Delivery quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% with deployment timelines adjusted accordingly
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Project delivery and installation (if in scope) to occur at the specified Guntur address
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Bidder must provide non-liquidity undertaking and maintain 5-year market life for offered items
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
GST payable by bidder; reimbursement based on actuals or applicable rates; terms to be finalized in contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period linked to original delivery order; extension rules apply per option clause with minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties not specified in data; contract to define LDs for delays or non-fulfillment
Bidder Eligibility
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Not under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy
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Non-obsolete products with at least 5 years residual market life
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Capability to supply UAVs and GCS software/hardware meeting Drone Rules 2021
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
3
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
No
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Warranty Period
2 years
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle / Drones for Agricultural Purposes (V3) (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
26
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
20
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Guntur
Delivery Pincodes
522502
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pragada Raju | 522502,O/o Addl.Director General of Police, Operations ,OCTOPUS, Plot No. 8-44 & 45, Ranga Complex, Near Deepika Restaurant, Vaddeswaram(village), Tadepalli (Mandal), Guntur (Dist) | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh | 522502 | 3 | 20 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9702830.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
3
Corrigendum Updates
2 Updates Update
Extended Deadline
17-Aug-2026, 2:30 pm
Opening Date
17-Aug-2026, 3:00 pm
Update
Extended Deadline
14-Aug-2026, 2:30 pm
Opening Date
14-Aug-2026, 3:00 pm
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for UAV/drone supply or related systems
Financial statements (audited preferred) demonstrating financial stability
EMD documentation (as per tender term) or equivalent security
Technical bid documents showing compliance to drone rules 2021 and GCS requirements
OEM authorization letters (if applicable) certifying capability to supply UAV, GCS software/hardware
End User Certificate in Buyer’s format
Malicious Code Certificate confirming absence of embedded malicious code
Technical Specifications
1 Item
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, 400 - 500 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDHRA PRADESH tender market
How to bid for UAV drone tender in Guntur AP 2026 with Type Certificate
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience and financial documents, plus OEM authorizations. Provide End User and Malicious Code Certificates. Ensure Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate compliance; include GCS software with payload control and compatible hardware. Delivery at Vaddeswaram, Guntur as per terms; include ±25% quantity flexibility.
What documents are required for UAV GCS procurement in Andhra Pradesh
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, audited financial statements, experience certificates for UAV/GCS supply, OEM authorizations, End User Certificate, Malicious Code Certificate, and EMD submissions. Technical bid must demonstrate compliance to Drone Rules 2021 and show software/hardware interoperability.
What are the technical specifications for UAV Bird and GCS in this tender
The package covers UAV Bird drones, GCS software with payload operation control, and GCS hardware compatible with the software. Classification must follow Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate; maximum all-up weight and flight distance are defined per the rules and will be specified in the BOQ.
When is delivery and installation required for the Guntur UAV package
Delivery/installation is expected at the O/o the IGP operations OCTOPUS, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, AP 522302. The option clause allows quantity changes up to 25% with delivery timelines adjusted; minimum extension 30 days when applicable.
What are the GST terms for UAV procurement in AP tender
GST is the bidder’s responsibility; reimbursement will be as actuals or per applicable rates, whichever is lower, up to the quoted GST percentage. Ensure compliance with local tax rules and provide GST details in bid.
What is required to prove product life for UAV/GCS items
Bidders must confirm at least 5 years residual market life; products should not be End-of-Life as declared by the OEM within that period. Submit OEM life-cycle documentation and supplier commitment certificates with bid.