LIFT pilot project for drone-based postal delivery in the Maldives

UPU

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Sep 29, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UPU - Invitation to bid

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. Located in Multiple destinations, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: UPU | Reference: RFP-2026-015-DOP | Type: Invitation to bid 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. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • LIFT pilot project for drone-based postal delivery in the Maldives.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=316201&documentId=2108352 • LIFT pilot project for drone-based postal delivery in the Maldives Annex 1.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=316201&documentId=2108353 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=316201 CONTACT: • Email: CAA@upu.int

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UPU

UPU has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: September 29, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UPU in Multiple destinations. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Multiple destinations. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.