Drone Services

Concepts

• countess of chester hospital nhs foundation trust commercial procurement services
• chester
• air transport
• lot 1 - supply of drones
• drone services
• specialist medical drone logistics
• lot 2 - supply of drone operator pilots
• lot 3 - hire of drones
• drones
• lot 6 - supply of drones

Location

Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services (COCH CPS) are tendering Drone Services as there is massive opportunity and growth within this field. COCH CPS have identified a gap in the market with regards to specialist medical drone logistics and are aware that there are live trials in progress with a few different NHS Trusts. COCH CPS also acknowledge that an existing frameworks route to market may be limited in scope and have tried to ensure this Framework Agreement remains versatile to meet the needs of the Contracting Authority. There will be six lots: • Lot 1 - Supply of Drones, Associated Products and Software • Lot 2 - Supply of Drone Operator Pilots • Lot 3 - Hire of Drones, Associated Products and Software (including and excluding Operator Pilot) • Lot 4 - Maintenance, Repair and Servicing for Drones • Lot 5 - Training for Drones • Lot 6 - Supply of drones for medical drone delivery services

CPV Codes

• 60400000 - Air transport services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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