UNDP Awards $149,697 Contract for Advanced UAV Systems to Support Projects in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has awarded a technology-focused procurement contract for the supply of specialised unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment to support data-driven development initiatives in Jamaica. The contract underscores UNDP’s growing use of advanced geospatial technologies to strengthen planning, environmental monitoring, and resilience-building efforts.

The award was published on January 29, 2026, following a competitive UNDP Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Contract Overview

The contract covers the procurement of high-specification UAV systems equipped with multiple sensing technologies, along with associated capacity-building support to ensure effective deployment and use.

• Contract Title - Procurement of Specialized UAV Equipment

• Contract Reference - 10502186 / UNDP-JAM-00154

• Procurement Method - UNDP Request for Proposal (RFP)

• Contract Value - USD 149,697

• Posted Date - January 29, 2026

• Beneficiary Country - Jamaica

The scope includes UAV platforms fitted with RGB, multispectral, and LiDAR sensors, enabling high-resolution aerial mapping, terrain analysis, and environmental assessment.

Awarded Supplier

The contract has been awarded to Spatial Innovision Limited, a firm specialising in geospatial solutions and advanced remote-sensing technologies.

In addition to supplying the UAV equipment, the company will deliver capacity-building and training sessions, ensuring that local stakeholders and project teams can effectively operate the systems and interpret the data collected.

Strategic Significance

The deployment of UAVs equipped with LiDAR and multispectral sensors represents a significant upgrade in Jamaica’s ability to gather accurate spatial data. Such technology is increasingly used in development programmes for:

• Climate and disaster risk assessment

• Land-use and urban planning

• Environmental and coastal monitoring

• Infrastructure inspection and mapping

• Natural resource management

By pairing equipment delivery with skills transfer, the contract supports long-term institutional capacity rather than short-term technical inputs alone.

Development Context

UNDP continues to expand its use of digital and geospatial innovation across Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where precise data is essential for managing climate risks and supporting sustainable development. Jamaica’s adoption of advanced UAV technology aligns with broader regional efforts to modernise planning tools and improve evidence-based decision-making.

Outlook

With the contract now awarded, delivery of the UAV systems and training activities is expected to begin shortly. Additional technology-driven procurements may follow as UNDP and its partners scale up digital transformation, climate resilience, and environmental monitoring initiatives across Jamaica.

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