TYPIC-AL | Agricultural Innovation and Food Safety Standards (Albania)
Client: CIHEAM Bari
Location: Albania | Year: 2025 |
Project: TYPIC-AL (MAECI / AICS)
Challenge
The TYPIC-AL project required the supply of advanced agricultural technology aligned with institutional timelines and public handover milestones. The delivery included a precision agriculture drone and an operational field package intended for immediate demonstration and use.
Key challenges:
- Participation in an international bidding process and delivery under “best value for money” evaluation criteria
- Tight delivery window aligned with the official handover ceremony and institutional agenda
- Coordination with CIHEAM Bari and Albanian authorities for import procedures and compliance documentation
- Additional diligence due to regulatory sensitivity around drone imports and export limitations
- Immediate activation requirement upon delivery, including registration support and readiness for live demonstration
Our Solution
Rapanelli Procurement delivered a complete operational package for precision agriculture with execution control across procurement, documentation, and delivery sequencing.
Key Contributions:
- Delivered the full technology package required for operational continuity in the field (drone, accessories, charging autonomy setup, and supporting equipment)
- Managed documentation workflow and compliance readiness to support customs clearance and import procedures
- Coordinated delivery milestones with CIHEAM Bari to align timing with official handover requirements
- Provided immediate after-sales support for drone registration and operational readiness upon arrival
Results
- All goods delivered on time with complete documentation and compliant import workflow
- Successful coordination with CIHEAM Bari and local authorities to ensure smooth clearance and handover
- Immediate activation supported after delivery, enabling operational demonstration during the official ceremony
- Institutional milestone completed with a controlled, traceable delivery process
Impact
This supply contributed to strengthening Albania’s agricultural innovation capacity and supports project objectives related to food safety standards and modernisation of agricultural practices. The delivered equipment enables field demonstrations and extension services that can be scaled across stakeholders involved in agricultural development.
News of handover: CIHEAM Bari coverage of the official handover ceremony and supplied equipment (including the precision agriculture drone):
https://www.iamb.ciheam.org/news-events/improvement-of-food-safety-standards-and-agricultural-innovation-in-albania/
Testimonial
“Rapanelli delivered on schedule and supported the full documentation and activation process with strong coordination and professionalism.”
— Project Stakeholder (CIHEAM / Institutional Partner)
Key Facts
| Item | Description |
| Country | Albania |
| Year | 2025 |
| Client | CIHEAM Bari |
| Project | TYPIC-AL (MAECI / AICS) |
| Scope | Precision agriculture technology supply, documentation, import support, activation support |
| Outcome | On-time institutional delivery with compliant clearance and operational readiness for demonstration |
