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Drone Operations for ELEVATE Real-Lab Rural Supply

nexus Institut für Kooperationsmanagement und interdisziplinäre Forschung e.V.·Berlin, Germany·EUR 300k·Expired · Aug 04, 2026·Open·Services
Original notice title

Germany – Aerial and related services – Drohnen-Operations für ELEVATE-Reallabor Ländliche Nahversorgung

60/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewHigh complexity
ServicesExpired
Why this score?

Opportunity

60 / 100

Complexity

75 / 100

Risk factors

If bidder does not possess valid UAS 'Specific' license with explicit BVLOS approval, the bid is invalid.

Turnover requirement (min. contract value per year) may exclude smaller bidders.

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 300k estimated value
  • Services contract
  • 1 lot
  • Duration 18 MONTH
  • Operation of unmanned drone logistics (UAS) for delivery of food, drugstore items, and possibly pharmacy goods to end consumers in rural areas.
  • At least two drone systems with net payload ≥3 kg, BVLOS operation within a 9 km radius from the drone port.
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Open tender for drone logistics operations (Operations-as-a-Service) for rural last-mile delivery of consumer goods in Wusterhausen/Dosse, Brandenburg, Germany. The contract includes the provision of at least two UAS systems with BVLOS capability, winch-based contactless delivery, 15-18 deliveries per operating day (Tue-Sat), training of 8 staff, compliance with EASA 'Specific' category, and real-time data provision for research. Estimated value €300,000, 18-month duration. Award criteria: price 20%, quality 80%. EU funding indication is inconsistent between structured data (yes) and XML notice (no).

Risks

If bidder does not possess valid UAS 'Specific' license with explicit BVLOS approval, the bid is invalid.

Turnover requirement (min. contract value per year) may exclude smaller bidders.

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Eligibility

  • Minimum annual turnover equal to contract value in each of last 2 years.

Certifications

  • Valid UAS operating license 'Specific' with explicit BVLOS approval (SORA compliant).
  • At least 2 remote pilots with EASA 'Specific' license for UAS over 7 kg MTOW.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Price criterion weight 20% (per-exa)20%Quality criterion weight 80% (per-exa)80%

Buyer

Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Drone Operations for ELEVATE Real-Lab Rural Supply

Operational drone logistics service at the Wusterhausen/Dosse drone port. Includes systems, personnel, permits, maintenance. Buyer provides on-site dispatchers. Delivery via winch without ground staff at destination.

ServicesEU fundedElectronic submission

EUR 300k

Estimated value

Location

DE300, Germany

Duration

18 MONTH

Category

Aerial and related services

Award Criteria

Best price-quality ratio

Deadline

Expired Aug 04, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
07 Jul 2026
Languages
German

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0024

Reference IDs

Tender ID
471381-2026

Documents (2)

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