Development of Advanced Close Formation Flying for Multiple Drone Systems

Work Description - Development Of Close Formation Flying Of Multiple Drones

The Department of Defence Research and Development, a Central Government Ministry, is inviting bids for the "Development of Close Formation Flying of Multiple Drones" under an open tender process. This project, designated with Tender ID 2026_DRDO_781828_1 and Tender Reference Number DTDF/06/13691, falls under the "Miscellaneous Services" product category and is a "Turn-key" contract. The work is scheduled for a period of 730 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Interested parties can download tender documents from July 30, 2026, at 06:15 PM until August 29, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from August 7, 2026, at 05:00 PM, and the submission deadline is August 29, 2026, at 05:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at DRDO HQ, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011. Bid opening is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the same location. The tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 for technical and pre-qualification documents, including Detailed Project Report (DPR), Firm Essential Qualification Criteria, Technical Capability Evaluation, Industry Profile, Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU), Acceptance Letter, and Eligibility Certificate and Checklist. Cover 2 is reserved for the Price Bid Format. There are no fees or earnest money deposit (EMD) required for this tender. The Directorate of Defence Management Services (DMS) at DRDO HQ, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011, is the tender inviting authority.