--- title: "Drone Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-04-18" --- # Drone Services Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011130-2023 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2023 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011130-2023 - 29 Mar 2023 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009094-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.coch.nhs.uk - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e5.json.