Election Dept Procures Helicopters, Air-Ambulance for Lok Sabha Polls in J&K – Aerial Support Ensured, Bids Invited

Election Dept Procures Helicopters, Air-Ambulance for Lok Sabha Polls in J&K – Aerial Support Ensured, Bids Invited

Asif Iqbal | March 12, 2024 | 06:06 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Politics, Travel | Follow on Google News

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Election Dept Procures Helicopters, Air-Ambulance for Lok Sabha Polls in J&K – Aerial Support Ensured, Bids Invited

In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the election department has taken significant steps to ensure efficient logistical support, including the procurement of three helicopters, one of which will serve as an air-ambulance.

Election Dept Procures Helicopters:Ensuring Aerial Support: Invitation for Bids

As part of the elaborate preparations, the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir has recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting online bids from reputable companies, agencies, and service providers. The RFP outlines the need for one helicopter ambulance, one single-engine helicopter, and a twin-engine helicopter on a wet lease basis for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

According to the RFP specifications, the helicopter ambulance will be deployed for five days during each election phase, providing critical medical transport services. Meanwhile, the single-engine helicopter will be in operation three days before the first phase until the election day of the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Election Dept Procures Helicopters:Flexible Deployment and Critical Services

The twin-engine helicopter will be utilized as needed throughout the election period. Notably, the helicopter ambulance and single-engine helicopter are designed for flexible deployment within Jammu and Kashmir, based on the evolving requirements and specific phases of the elections.

Moreover, the RFP emphasizes that the twin-engine helicopter may not be stationed in J&K permanently but will be provided on demand, with a 48-hour prior intimation to the operator.

Election Dept Procures Helicopters:Enhanced Medical Transport: Helicopter Ambulance Details

The helicopter ambulance, a critical service for transporting patients in critical or bedridden conditions, will be fully equipped with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities. This ensures the safe and effective treatment of patients during the flight, up to their arrival at the desired medical destination. The ambulance helicopter will feature cargo doors to facilitate the smooth movement of structures and other medical instruments.

Additionally, the RFP specifies that the single-engine rotary wing flying machine is required to have the capacity to carry five or more passengers along with minimal personal baggage or equipment at high altitudes. This underscores the commitment to providing robust and versatile aerial support for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

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