The Drones and Drone Services framework offers two call-off award procedures: Award Without Competition and Competitive Selection Process. The solution is to support the public sector in the purchase of drones and associated products and services.

This lot is for the provision of supply, maintenance, accessories and managed services. Examples of these (but not limited to) are shown below. • Any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board. Drones operating within Open, Specific or Certified categories and to include accessories carried by drones. • Maintenance and servicing of drones • Design and building of drones • Technical training on specific drones • Relevant software and hardware solutions, such as ground control stations and data management. • Associated hardware such as docking stations, charging solutions and other safety related solutions – including signage such as ‘Drones in operation’. • Drones with a managed service • Remotely operated vehicles (ground or submersible) Options: No extension.

This lot is for the provision of drone services. Examples of these (but not limited to) are shown below. • Surveillance • Surveying • Inspection and data collection • Spraying • Firefighting • Mapping and data analysis • Transportation /delivery of goods or persons • Operator training • Droneport infrastructure design / operations • Advice and support services related to drone operations • Other tasks performed by drones Options: No extension.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

This framework as been designed in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework will be for a period of 4 years in total. No extensions have been implemented. The method for Call-off will be Competitive Selection Process and Award Without Competition based on customers individual requirements. Further details can be found in the procurement documents.

Please refer to tender particulars for further information. https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome