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Tender Brief Indian Army Tender for DGCA Certified Drone Training Node (RPTO) | Turnover ₹59L | EMD ₹3.57L | Apply by 9 April 2026
Tender Description Explore the latest Indian Army tender for DGCA-certified drone training node (RPTO). Check eligibility, turnover ₹59 lakh, EMD ₹3.57 lakh, experience criteria, and key deadlines. Apply before 9 April 2026.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Overview
The Indian Army under the Ministry of Defence has invited bids for the procurement, installation, and commissioning of a DGCA Certified Drone Training Node (RPTO – Remote Pilot Training Organisation). The tender is published via the GeM portal and follows a two-packet bidding system with reverse auction.
 Key Tender Details
Particulars
Details
Tender ID
GEM/2026/B/7385072
Organisation
Indian Army
Ministry
Ministry of Defence
Bid Publish Date
26 March 2026
Bid Closing Date
09 April 2026 (03:00 PM)
Bid Opening Date
09 April 2026 (03:30 PM)
Bid Validity
180 Days
Submission Mode
Online (GeM Portal)
Tender Type
Two Packet Bid + Reverse Auction
 
Scope of Work
The selected bidder will be responsible for:
  1. Supply of DGCA Certified Drone Training Node
  2. Installation, Testing, and Commissioning
  3. Training of operators
  4. Obtaining statutory clearances (if required)
  5. Providing after-sales service and support
 Eligibility Criteria
 General Eligibility
  1. Bidder must be OEM or authorized supplier
  2. Must comply with GeM and Make in India policies
  3. Only Class I & Class II local suppliers eligible
 Experience Criteria
  1. Minimum 2 years of experience in similar projects
  2. Must have supplied similar products/services to Govt/PSU
  3. Past performance: At least 30% of quantity supplied in last 3 years
Startup & MSE Relaxation
  1. Yes, relaxation available for:
    1. Experience
    2. Turnover
  2. Subject to technical qualification
 Financial Criteria
Requirement
Details
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
₹59 Lakhs
OEM Average Turnover
₹4.76 Crores
Net Worth Requirement
Not explicitly specified
EMD Amount
₹3,57,267
Tender Fee
Not Applicable (as per GeM norms)
EMD Exemption
Yes (for eligible MSE/Startup)
 
Detailed Requirement Table
Criteria
Requirement
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
₹59 Lakhs
Net Worth Requirement
Not Specified
Minimum Experience
2 Years
Submission Mode
Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption
Yes
Tender Fee
Not Required
 
EMD & Performance Security
  1. EMD Amount: ₹3,57,267
  2. Accepted in form of:
    1. Demand Draft
    2. Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR)
    3. Banker’s Cheque
  3. EMD Exemption: Applicable for eligible MSE/service providers
  4. Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): 3% of contract value (14 months validity)
 Submission Guidelines
  1. Bids must be submitted online via GeM portal
  2. Upload all required documents (scanned copies)
  3. Physical submission of EMD instruments (if applicable) within 5 days
  4. Reverse Auction applicable for technically qualified bidders
  5. Minimum 3 bids required to avoid auto-extension
 Important Dates
Event
Date
Tender Publishing Date
26 March 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not Mentioned
Last Date of Submission
09 April 2026 (03:00 PM)
Bid Opening Date
09 April 2026 (03:30 PM)
 
Document Checklist
Bidders must submit the following documents:
  1.  Experience Certificates / Work Orders
  2. Past Performance Proof
  3.  Turnover Certificates (CA Certified / Balance Sheets)
  4.  OEM Authorization Certificate
  5. OEM Turnover Certificate
  6. Compliance with BoQ Specifications
  7.  Startup/MSE Certificates (if applicable)
  8. EMD Proof (or exemption proof)
  9.  Technical & Financial Bid Documents
 Additional Conditions
  1. Reverse Auction enabled (Top 50% technically qualified bidders)
  2. Warranty: 1 Year
  3. Service center required near consignee location
  4. Dedicated support & escalation matrix mandatory
  5. Make in India and MSE purchase preference applicable
 Industry Classification
Sector: Defence & Aerospace

Sub-Sector: Drone Technology / Skill Development / Aviation Training 

Minimum Average annual Turnover ₹59 Lakhs
Net Worth Not Specified
Minimum Experience 2 years
Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption Yes
Tender Fee (Number) Not Required
EMD (Number) ₹3,57,267
Mode of EMD Not Mentioned
Estimated Cost N/A
Start Date of Document Collection 26 March 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not Mentioned
Last Date for Submission 09 April 2026
Opening Date 09 April 2026
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