EASME is launching a call for tenders with a view to concluding an interinstitutional multiple framework contract (FWC) with reopening of competition for the provision of maritime security and surveillance expertise.
The participating Directorates-General of the European Commission and other EU agencies:
— Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries,
— European Defence Agency,
— European Fisheries Control Agency,
— Joint Research Centre.
The FWC will be concluded with a maximum of 5 selected tenderers for each of the lots. There will be 3 lots.
The FWC aims at bringing in the necessary maritime security expertise to assist the EU and its Member States in putting the European Union maritime security strategy (EUMSS) action plan into operation.
The services to be provided are further detailed in the tender specifications (Section 1.4).
This lot covers the provision of general support for the implementation and follow-up of the EUMSS and action plan as well as strategic analysis on multi-sector maritime security issues, both at global and European level.
The services to be provided are further detailed in the tender specifications (Section 1.4.2).
The tenderers should provide offers for the case studies 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This lot is related to the provision of specific expertise on the different dimensions of civil and military cross-sectorial and cross-border information exchange (legal, technical, operational, organisational) and data analysis.
The services to be provided are further detailed in the tender specifications (Section 1.4.3).
The tenderers should provide offers for the case studies 5 and 6.
This lot covers the provision of specific expertise on maritime security capabilities, including research and innovation. Sound technological and operational knowledge on maritime security capabilities and technologies is expected.
The services to be provided are further detailed in the tender specifications (Section 1.4.4).
The tenderers should provide offers for the case studies 7 and 8.