Director General Of National Cadet Corps UAV Surveillance Drone Tender 2026 India - IS 2021 Drone Rules Type Certificate & GCS Payload 300000
Bid Publish Date
16-Jan-2026, 12:27 am
Bid End Date
20-Jan-2026, 9:00 am
Value
₹3,00,000
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Direct procurement by National Cadet Corps for UAV drone and GCS
- • Drone Rules 2021 Type Certification requirements and sub-category classifications
- • GCS software with payload operation control and compatible hardware
- • Maximum 25% quantity variation during and after contract
- • Payload housing with camera and thermal camera options
- • Delivery period adjustments based on option clause with minimum 30 days
- • No BOQ items published; emphasizes technical qualification and delivery readiness
- • IS 550 or drone-standard references within drone rule compliance
Tender Overview
Director General Of National Cadet Corps (dgncc) invites bids for an integrated UAV Bird (Drone) package, including a Ground Control Station (GCS) software with payload operation controls and compatible hardware. The procurement scope covers an emphasis on a drone classified per Drone Rules, 2021 with exact weight, endurance, and range specifications. Estimated value is ₹300,000. The contract accommodates a 25% quantity option and a flexible delivery framework linked to the original delivery order but extended by up to the calculated duration, ensuring supply continuity for planned defence applications in India.
- Scope includes UAV Bird plus GCS software and hardware
- Classification per Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021
- Payload housing with camera and thermal camera options
- Delivery flexibility under buyer’s option clause, up to 25% quantity variance
- No BOQ items listed; emphasis on technical compliance and delivery readiness in defence context
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: UAV Bird, Ground Control Station (GCS) with payload operation control, GCS hardware included
- Performance: Maximum All-up Weight (as per Drone Rules 2021), Maximum Flight Time at max weight, Maximum Flight Distance from Take Off point
- Payload: Camera in payload housing, Thermal Camera in payload housing
- Classification: Type Certificate in Drone Rules 2021, sub-category and maximum weight ranges
- Control/Software: GCS software with payload operation control; GCS hardware compatible with drone and payload
- Standards: IS 550 or related drone rule provisions referenced under Drone Rules 2021
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not disclosed; bidders must align with standard procurement EMD practices
- Delivery: Flexible delivery period governed by original order, extended per option clause with minimum 30 days rule
- Quantity: Option to increase up to 25% during contract currency
- Documents: GST, PAN, experience proof, financial statements, OEM authorizations, technical compliance certificates
- Payment: Terms not detailed; align with standard government procurement practices
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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Category: Type Certificate as per Drone Rules 2021
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Maximum All-up Weight with appropriate weight range
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Maximum Flight Time at max weight (minutes)
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Maximum Flight Distance at max weight (metres)
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Payload housing with camera and thermal camera availability
Terms & Conditions
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25% quantity increase/decrease option at contract time
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Delivery period linked to original order with extended time
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EMD and documentary submissions required per T&Cs
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
No explicit payment terms in data; bidders should follow standard government payment terms for defence procurement.
Delivery Schedule
Delivery begins from last date of original delivery order; extended time calculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
No LD details provided; follow standard NCC defence contractor penalties for delay and non-conformity.
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying UAVs or related defence-grade equipment
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Demonstrated compliance with Drone Rules 2021 and Type Certificate standards
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Financial capability to support up to 1x contract value and potential 25% quantity variability
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
2
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
Requirements
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
Surveillance Drone / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (V2) (Q2)
Authority Records
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Documents 3
GeM-Bidding-8845785.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar UAV supply/compliance
Financial statements (last 3 years) demonstrating financial stability
EMD submission document or security deposit as applicable
Technical bid documents detailing drone specifications and GCS
OEM authorization letters (if bidding as a dealer)
Product compliance certificates for cameras, thermal imaging (if offered)
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 Time at Maximum all-up weight (In minutes) (Hint: Lower value in each range is not included) | 5 - 15, 15 - 25, 25 - 35, 35 - 45, 45 - 55, 55 - 65, 65 - 75, 75 - 85, 85 - 95, 95 - 105, 105 - 115, 115 - 125, 125 - 135, 135 - 145, 145 - 155, 155 - 165, 165 - 175, 175 - 185, 185 - 195, 195 - 205, 205 - 215, 215 - 225, 225 - 235, 235 - 245, 245 - 255, 255 - 265, 265 - 275, 275 - 285, 285 - 295, 295 - 305, 305 - 315, 315 - 325, 325 - 335, 335 - 345, 345 - 355, 355 - 365 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, 4000 - 4500, 4500 - 5000, 5000 - 5500, 5500 - 6000, 6000 - 6500, 6500 - 7000, 7000 - 7500, 7500 - 8000, 8000 - 8500, 8500 - 9000, 9000 - 9500, 9500 - 10000, 10000 - 10500, 10500 - 11000, 11000 - 11500 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, Semi-Rugged Laptop, Fully Rugged Laptop |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of camera in payload housing | Yes |
| Surveillance Payload | Availability of Thermal Camera in payload housing | Yes, No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market
How to bid for the UAV drone tender in India 2026?
Bidders should prepare GST and PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance documents. Ensure the drone meets Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, and attach details on GCS software, payload housing, camera and thermal camera availability. Submit EMD as per presumed norms and follow the option clause for quantity changes.
What documents are required for the NCC UAV tender submission in 2026?
Submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates of similar UAV supply, financial statements for last 3 years, EMD document, technical bid detailing drone specs and GCS, OEM authorization if applicable, and payload certifications for camera and thermal imaging.
What are the key technical specifications for the UAV drone in this tender?
The UAV must align with Drone Rules 2021 Type Certificate, provide maximum all-up weight range, maximum flight time at full weight, maximum flight distance, and include GCS software with payload operation control plus GCS hardware. Camera and thermal camera in payload housing are required options.
What is the delivery timeframe and option clause for quantity changes?
Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order; quantity may increase up to 25% during contract at contracted rates. If extended, time is recalculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
What standards or certifications are mandatory for the UAV bid?
Bidders must conform to Drone Rules 2021 with Type Certificate and sub-category classifications. Ensure payload housing integrates camera and thermal imaging options and that GCS software supports payload control according to the stated requirements.
What are the payment terms and EMD requirements for this NCC tender?
Explicit payment terms are not provided; bidders should adhere to standard government defence procurement practices. EMD amount is not disclosed in data; prepare an EMD submission per typical NCC guidelines and ensure compliance with GST and statutory payments.