Open tender · Himachal Pradesh, India · Works

Providing, Designing, Supplying, Installing, Testing, Commissioning and Operation of A 500-DRONE Light Show

DC Office Kullu · Dhalpur Dussehra Ground Kullu

DC Office Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, India is inviting bids for “Providing, Designing, Supplying, Installing, Testing, Commissioning and Operation of A 500-DRONE Light Show”. Bids close on 5 October 2026; bid security (EMD) is ₹5 lakh. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹25 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and Drone fleet with valid UIN/registration. Reference: DUSS-Droneshow-866.

The work

Providing, designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning and operation of a 500-drone light show for three shows during International Kullu Dussehra Festival 2026

Minimum 500 drones in each show
Adequate reserve/back-up drones
15-20 minutes duration per show
Creative concept, script/storyboard, music/voice-over integration
GPS/site survey, permissions and statutory clearances
Rehearsals, live execution, safety arrangements
Professional supervision, video documentation
Complete demobilization

Key facts

Bid security (EMD): ₹5 lakh · FDR or DD or online
Tender fee: ₹5,000
Bid validity: 90 days
Contract period: 21 October 2026 to 27 October 2026
Technical opening: 05 Oct 2026, 11:30
Evaluation: Quality and cost based (QCBS)
Submission: Online, on the e-procurement portal
Price basis: Item-rate/service tender with lump-sum elements
Tender type: Open Tender
Published: 22 Sep 2026
Reference: DUSS-Droneshow-866

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

The bidder shall be deemed to have examined the site, understood the event environment and accepted all terms and conditions unless a specific deviation is expressly stated in the Deviation Sheet.
The work shall be carried out according to ... tailored to the cultural heritage, traditions, visual identity and public character of International Kullu Dussehra Festival 2026, subject to approval of the Dussehra Festival Committee.
The contractor shall maintain public liability/third-party and employee insurance as requ ... of valid invoice/tax documents.

Experience

At least 1 similar work — Successfully completed similar drone light show works
Experience of drone shows for Central/State Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Local Government bodies
Experience of operating shows with minimum 400/500/600+ drones
At least 3 years in business
Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

Average annual turnover of ₹25 lakh over the last 3 years
Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

Drone fleet with valid UIN/registrationAll drones proposed for deployment shall be compliant with applicable Indian drone regulations and shall have valid UIN/registration

Qualified flight teamAll members of the operational flight team shall be suitably trained/qualified and shall meet applicable regulatory requirements

GST registrationClause 2.2.2 requires GST number in Annexure-1

Policy conditions

No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.

Documents to submit

Information About the BidderAnnexure-1 with company details and GST number
Financial InformationAnnexure-2 with audited financial statements for 3 years
Similar Work ExperienceAnnexure-3 with work orders and completion certificates
Litigation SheetAnnexure-4
Technical StaffAnnexure-5
Declaration regarding relatives/employeesAnnexure-6
Deviation SheetAnnexure-7
Technical Compliance SheetAnnexure-8
Concept Presentation ChecklistAnnexure-9
Undertaking and DeclarationAnnexure-10