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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is tendering Drone Services, recognizing a growth opportunity in the specialist medical drone logistics area. The procurement involves six lots covering various aspects such as supply, maintenance, training, and medical drone delivery services. The contracting authority aims to establish a versatile Framework Agreement to meet its needs. The tender deadline for submission is on 3rd May 2023, creating opportunities for businesses in the air transport services industry.

This tender by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a platform for businesses involved in drone technology and air transport services to expand their operations. The lots available, including supply, maintenance, and training services, cater to a diverse range of businesses. Interested parties can access the tender documents and participate through the eSourcing portal, contributing to the growth and innovation within the medical drone logistics sector. Business entities can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships and contribute to the healthcare sector's development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Drone Services

Notice 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 Information

Supply of Drones, Associated Products and Software

Lot 1 is for the Supply of Drones, Associated Products and Software

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).

Renewal: 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).

Supply of Drone Operator Pilots

Lot 2 is for the Supply of Drone Operator Pilots

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).

Renewal: 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).

Hire of Drones, Associated Products and Software (including and excluding Operator Pilot)

Lot 3 is for the Hire of Drones, Associated Products and Software (including and excluding Operator Pilot)

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).

Renewal: 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).

Maintenance, Repair and Servicing for Drones

Lot 4 is for Maintenance, Repair and Servicing for Drones

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).

Renewal: 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).

Training for Drones

Lot 5 is Training for Drones

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).

Renewal: 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).

Supply of drones for medical drone delivery services

Lot 6 is is for the Supply of drones for medical drone delivery services

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).

Renewal: 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011130-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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