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RPAS Services for Multipurpose Maritime Surveillance

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Location:Portugal
Portugal
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Security & Peacebuilding, Ports Engineering, Transport
Languages:English
Contracting authority: European Maritime Safety Agency
Contracting authority type:Multilateral organization
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget: EUR 67,000,000
Date posted: Dec 10, 2024

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Description

RPAS Services for Multipurpose Maritime Surveillance

Notice Type: Call for tenders

Call for tenders details

Procedure identifier: EMSA/2024/OP/0032

Submission method: Electronic

Status: Open for submission

Description

RPAS Services for Multipurpose Maritime Surveillance

Procedure type: Open procedure

TED publication date: 10 December 2024

Lead contracting authority: European Maritime Safety Agency, MAR - European Maritime Safety Agency

Main classification (CPV):

60440000 - Aerial and related services

LOTS

Lot 1

Title: RPAS for maritime surveillance in open sea areas with long endurance

Description: RPAS for maritime surveillance in open sea areas with long endurance

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 48 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 30000000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Maritime Safety Agency, MAR - European Maritime Safety Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Milestones

TED publication date: 2024-12-10

Date and time of public opening: 14/03/2025 10:00 Europe/Lisbon

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 12/03/2025 16:00 Europe/Lisbon

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 04/03/2025 00:00 Europe/Lisbon

Lot 2

Title: RPAS for maritime surveillance with extended coastal range and long endurance

Description: RPAS for maritime surveillance with extended coastal range and long endurance

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 48 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 30000000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Maritime Safety Agency, MAR - European Maritime Safety Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Milestones

TED publication date: 2024-12-10

Date and time of public opening: 14/03/2025 10:00 Europe/Lisbon

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 12/03/2025 16:00 Europe/Lisbon

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 04/03/2025 00:00 Europe/Lisbon

Lot 3

Title: Vertical Take-off and Landing RPAS for ship-based operations

Description: Vertical Take-off and Landing RPAS for ship-based operations

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 48 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 7000000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Maritime Safety Agency, MAR - European Maritime Safety Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Milestones

TED publication date: 2024-12-10

Date and time of public opening: 14/03/2025 10:00 Europe/Lisbon

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 12/03/2025 16:00 Europe/Lisbon

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 04/03/2025 00:00 Europe/Lisbon

Submission terms

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below.

Submission method: Electronic

Address for submission: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/digit/opsys/esubmission/index.jsp?cftUuid=EMSA/2024/OP/0032&language=en

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About the Funding Agency

EuropeAid is an agency responsible for designing European international cooperation and development policy and delivering aid worldwide. Its purpose is to aid in the reduction and eventual abolition of poverty in developing nations by fostering sustainable development, democracy, peace and security. With its partner nations, EuropeAid walks alongside them on their journey to sustainable development, continually adapting its help to their changing requirements. EuropeAid is also concerned with increasing the value and impact of aid money by ensuring that help is provided appropriately.

 

Under the donor EC - European Commission, DevelopmentAid covers the following entities:

 

Departments / Directorate Generals

  • AGRI - Agriculture & Rural Development
  • BUDG - Budget
  • CLIMA - Climate Action
  • COMM - Communication
  • CNECT – Communications Networks, Content & Technology (formerly Digital Agenda)
  • COMP - Competition
  • ECFIN - Economic & Financial Affairs
  • EAC - Education & Culture
  • EMPL - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion
  • ENER - Energy
  • ENV - Environment
  • ESTAT - Eurostat
  • FISMA – Financial Stability, Financial Services & Capital Markets Union
  • SANTE - Health & Food Safety
  • ECHO - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection
  • HR - Human Resources & Security
  • DIGIT - Informatics
  • GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs
  • DEVCO – International Cooperation & Development - EUROPEAID
  • SCIC - Interpretation
  • JRC - Joint Research Centre
  • JUST - Justice & Consumers
  • MARE - Maritime Affairs & Fisheries
  • HOME - Migration & Home Affairs
  • MOVE - Mobility & Transport
  • NEAR – Neighbourhood & Enlargement Negotiations
  • REGIO - Regional & Urban Policy
  • RTD - Research & Innovation
  • SG – Secretariat-General - no procurement opportunities available
  • FPI – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments
  • TAXUD - Taxation & Customs Union
  • TRADE - Trade
  • DGT - Translation


Agencies

  • European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
  • Eurojust
  • European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • European GNSS Agency (GSA)
  • European Union Agency for Network and Information Security
  • The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy ("Fusion for Energy")
  • European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
  • European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
  • Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA), Health and Food Safety Unit
  • European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
  • European Fisheries Control Agency
  • Single Resolution Board
  • Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC Office)
  • The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)
  • European Asylum Support Office
  • European Union Intellectual Property Office
  • European Union Agency for Railways
  • European Environment Agency
  • European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA)
  • Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
  • European Defence Agency
  • EU Grant Programmes

 

EU Bodies

  • European Parliament
  • Council of the European union
  • Court of Justice of the European Union
  • European Court of Auditors
  • European Economic and Social Committee
  • European Committee of the Regions
  • Publications office of the European Union
  • European Patent Office
  • European External Action Service
  • Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
  • Energy Community Secretariat

About the Sectors

Security & Peacebuilding

Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.


Key areas:
  • Security sector support and oversight mechanisms
  • Protection systems, surveillance, and access control
  • Risk reduction programs
  • Conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives

Ports Engineering

Focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of ports, harbors, and marine infrastructure to support safe navigation and efficient cargo and passenger operations.


Key areas:
  • Port and terminal design and rehabilitation
  • Marine dredging and reclamation works
  • Harbor structures (piers, wharfs, breakwaters)
  • Shipyard and dockyard infrastructure support

Locations

Portugal

Portugal invests in port upgrades, rail modernization, renewable energy, and digital transformation to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. EU structural and recovery funds play a central role in financing infrastructure projects. Development priorities include green energy expansion, climate resilience, and regional cohesion. Fiscal management and project execution efficiency shape implementation progress.

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