Challenge: Provision of Emission-Free Towing Vessels (ERTVs) and Charging Facilities for Offshore and Onshore Operations in the North Sea by Rijkswaterstaats
About
The procurer is Rijkswaterstaats, a central government authority in the Netherlands. This Innovation Partnership contract involves the integral development, construction, and delivery of three emission-free electric Emergency Response Towing Vessels (ERTVs) alongside five offshore and five onshore charging stations located across the North Sea and onshore sites. The procedure is designed to foster innovative, sustainable maritime solutions by combining vessel manufacturing with the necessary charging infrastructure. The procurement follows the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and applies the Innovation Partnership model to facilitate collaboration between the public sector and suppliers throughout the development process.
The Challenge
The objective of this procurement is to develop a system enabling (near) zero-emission emergency towing services on the North Sea. This includes designing and delivering three state-of-the-art electric ERTVs and establishing reliable, efficient charging infrastructure both offshore and onshore. The challenge lies in pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to achieve significant emission reductions while maintaining the operational readiness and safety required for emergency response. The partnership seeks innovative, technically advanced solutions that integrate vessel design, energy storage, and charging capabilities tailored to demanding marine environments.
Timeframe
Deadline for Submitting Proposals: 19/09/2025 - 15:00:00 (UTC+2), Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time
Who can apply
The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as other entities, as as specified in the procedure's descriptive document.
How to apply
👉 You can find here all the details of the procedure.
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