Drone Servies

Concepts

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

Location

United Kingdom:

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

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The term of this framework agreement will be two years (24 months) from the commencement date with an option to extend twice for a further one year (12 months) on each occasion. The maximum duration of this framework agreement will be four years (48 months).

CPV Codes

• 60400000 - Air transport services

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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