Civil Protection Helicopter to be Stationed at Bosnia and Herzegovina's 5th Infantry Brigade

Strategic Insights -

The Bosnian Civil Protection helicopter, currently in the final stages of procurement, will be based at the barracks of the 5th Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The contract for the use of the hangar and heliport was signed last month with the Minister of Defense of BiH, Zukan Helez, by DA3/4avid Alicic, director of the Cantonal Civil Protection Administration of ZDC. The helicopter will be used for firefighting, urban search and rescue operations, and transporting seriously ill or injured persons, in addition to its role in the ZDC Civil Protection Service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Civil Protection helicopter procurement tender has been completed, with two offers received, and the winning supplier offering a new helicopter for 8,200,000 KM.
  • The contract for the use of the hangar and heliport at the 5th Infantry Brigade's barracks was signed with the Minister of Defense of BiH, Zukan Helez, last month.
  • The helicopter will be used by the ZDC Civil Protection Service, ZDC USAR team, Ministry of Interior of the ZDC, and healthcare institutions for transport of seriously ill or injured persons.
  • The hangar at the Training Center of the Special Police Unit of ZDC was initially considered for the helicopter, but due to insufficient space, it will be housed at the 5th Infantry Brigade's barracks instead.
  • The selected supplier has 60 days to deliver the aircraft after the appeal period passes and the decision of the commission confirming the best bidder is finalized.
  • The helicopter is expected to be delivered before the end of this year, with the ZDC hoping to have it in operation as soon as possible.

Statistics:

  • The price of the selected helicopter: 8,200,000 KM.
  • The allocated funds for helicopter procurement: not mentioned.
  • The number of days the selected supplier has to deliver the aircraft: 60.
  • The time period for the appeal process: not mentioned.
  • The expected delivery time for the helicopter: before the end of this year.

Sources:

  • DA3/4avid Alicic, director of the Cantonal Civil Protection Administration of ZDC, in a statement to FENA.
  • DA3/4avid Alicic, director of the Cantonal Civil Protection Administration of ZDC, in a statement to FENA.
  • FENA (not specified)
  • Zukan Helez, Minister of Defense of BiH (not specified)