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Upgradation of Flycatcher Weapon Control System (FWCS) to enable Detection of UAS system
Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Upgradation of Flycatcher Weapon Control System (FWCS) to enable Detection of UAS system”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 18:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8018850. Who can bid: Bidder or its OEM must have supplied similar products to government or PSU for 3 years; Minimum average annual turnover of INR 50 lakh for bidder and OEM over 3 years. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Upgrade of Flycatcher Weapon Control System for drone detection, for defence suppliers with 3 years' experience
The Indian Army is buying an upgrade of the Flycatcher Weapon Control System to enable detection of unmanned aerial systems. Eight units are required, delivered to Leh, with installation, testing, commissioning and training. The contract includes a two-year warranty and five-year comprehensive maintenance.
Who can win it
- Bidder or its OEM must have supplied similar products to government or PSU for 3 years
- Minimum average annual turnover of INR 50 lakh for bidder and OEM over 3 years
- Only Class 1 or Class 2 local suppliers under Make in India are eligible
Key facts
- Contract period
- Delivery within 180 days; warranty 2 years; comprehensive maintenance 5 years after warranty
- How bids are judged
- Two-packet bid: technical evaluation first, then total value-wise evaluation including comprehensive maintenance charges, with reverse auction among qualified bidders
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8018850
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