CALL FOR QUOTATION (CFQ)
Supply of an Enterprise Thermal Drone System
Project Reference: VOPS A4.08.2026
Organisation: Malta Red Cross
Request for Quotations
Malta Red Cross invites quotations for the supply of a professional enterprise thermal drone system under the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS).
Interested bidders are requested to submit their quotation by email to:
[email protected]
The subject line of the email must clearly state:
VOPS A4.08.2026 – Enterprise Thermal Drone System
Deadline for submission: 21/05/2026 at noon
Late submissions will not be considered.
Scope of Supply
The successful bidder shall supply one complete enterprise drone system, including all accessories and components required for immediate operation.
Partial quotations will not be considered.
The equipment supplied must be new, unused, and covered by a manufacturer warranty.
Minimum Technical Specifications
Aircraft Requirements
The drone system must:
- Be a compact enterprise drone platform
- Have a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 1.5kg
- Be suitable for professional operational and inspection use
- Include integrated RTK positioning capability
- Include omnidirectional obstacle sensing and avoidance
- Support automated flight missions and waypoint operations
- Include AI-assisted detection and tracking capabilities
- Support night operations and low-light environments
- Provide a minimum flight time of at least 40 minutes
- Include an enterprise-grade remote controller with integrated display
Thermal Imaging Requirements
The drone must include an integrated radiometric thermal camera with:
- Minimum thermal resolution of 640 × 512
- Temperature measurement functionality
- Thermal spot and area analysis
- Multiple thermal colour palettes
- Digital zoom capability
- High-resolution thermal imaging suitable for operational monitoring and inspection activities
Visual Camera Requirements
The drone system must include:
- Wide-angle camera
- Medium tele camera
- Telephoto camera with hybrid zoom capability
- High-resolution image capture
- Minimum 4K video recording capability
- Low-light image functionality
- Enhanced night scene imaging capability
Additional Enterprise Features
The drone system must also include:
- Integrated laser range finder or equivalent positioning functionality
- AI-assisted object recognition and tracking
- Smart inspection or patrol functionality
- Real-time situational awareness features
- Enterprise operational software compatibility
Accessories Included
The quotation must include the following:
- Minimum of three intelligent flight batteries
- Battery charging hub
- Carrying or transport case
- Spare propellers
- Memory card or storage media
- All required charging cables and accessories
Warranty and Support
The bidder must provide:
- Minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty
- Local or European Union-based technical support
- User manuals and operational documentation
Financial Submission Requirements
Bidders must:
- Submit prices excluding and including VAT
- Clearly indicate delivery timelines
- Include warranty information
- Include technical datasheets and specifications
- Include company registration details and VAT number
Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of compliance with the required specifications, technical suitability, operational capability, warranty support, and overall financial value.
The contracting authority reserves the right to request clarifications and supporting technical documentation where necessary.
Equivalent or superior systems meeting all minimum technical specifications may be considered.
“This project has been funded through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector. This project/publication reflects the views only of the author, and the MCVS cannot be held responsible for the content or any use which may be made of the information contained therein.”
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