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LIFT pilot project for drone-based postal delivery in the Maldives
Issued by UPU · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace
- Published
- 7 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2026
- Reference
- RFP-2026-009-DOP
- Location
- Multiple destinations
- Sector
- Transport & Logistics
Details
This call for tenders concerns the provision of services to the UPU to execute a pilot project to implement unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to deliver logistics services for the designated operator of the Maldives. The total duration of the pilot project, including preparations and actual test flights, shall be 10 months.
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