Two hire vessels for estimation of mackerel ecosystem 2027-2028

Havforskningsinstituttet

Published: Jun 25, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 24, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (the Contracting Authority) wishes to hire two combined purse/trawl vessels for comprehensive annual amounts estimation of mackerel, blue whiting and Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the Norwegian Sea and adjoining sea and coastal areas in the period 2027–2028. The contract will be valid for 2 years from 01.01.2027 until 31.12.2028. Signing of a contract over a period of two years means that the shipowner is obliged to provide the vessel for this expedition in the stated period and at the relevant time. The annual expeditions shall take place for approx. 28 days per vessel within the period from 28 June to 10 August.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Havforskningsinstituttet

Havforskningsinstituttet has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via Doffin Norway and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Norway. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 24, 2026. You have 59 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Havforskningsinstituttet in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.