Supply of equipment for fisheries sector and fisheries inspectors

The content describes a call for tenders issued by the European Commission under the reference number EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-OP/0050, aimed at supplying equipment to enhance the administrative and inspection capabilities of fisheries authorities in EU candidate countries as part of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPARD). The tender is structured as an open procedure, meaning submissions must be made electronically by the specified deadline of July 16, 2025.

Eligible applicant types primarily include larger enterprises and specialized suppliers, excluding SMEs, with a focus on those capable of providing electronic equipment, vehicles, and relevant systems for fisheries inspection and administration. The procurement contract emphasizes the supply of various items across four specific lots. Lot 1 involves general-purpose electronic equipment for fisheries, Lot 2 is focused on equipment for inspectors, Lot 3 includes tracking devices for fishing vessels, and Lot 4 specifies the need for fully electric vehicles with storage capabilities for inspectors' fieldwork.

The nature of support is monetary, contingent upon delivery of goods and services, including installation and training, where necessary. There is no co-funding requirement, as the EU covers the full contract costs. While the total funding amount is variable and not explicitly stated, the selection criteria will evaluate economic and financial standing, technical ability, and suitability for the professional activity.

The contracting authority is the European Commission's ENEST, and the tender aligns with the EU's Common Fisheries Policy to ensure compliance and effective enforcement in pre-accession states. The process involves submission of tender documents by the deadline followed by an evaluation based on price and compliance and does not require consortium formation, allowing single applicants to participate.

Key milestones include a public opening set for July 21, 2025, and an information session for potential applicants. Participants must possess a Personal Identification Code (PIC) for the tender, and the electronic submission method includes stringent requirements for file size and format. All relevant documents are available for download, and specific guidelines address common technical issues related to the submission process. The overarching goal is to modernize fisheries operations in line with EU standards, ultimately fostering greater transparency and control in fisheries management.

This is a call for tenders, reference number EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-OP/0050, published on 14/05/2025. The TED reference is 92/2025 310293-2025. It is an open procedure and submissions must be electronic.

The subject of the contract is the supply, delivery, unloading, siting and installation, and training (where applicable) of the following supplies: general purpose electronic equipment for the administration and inspection; specialty measuring and other equipment for inspectors and data collection in fisheries; Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) devices for large vessels and location tracking and reporting devices for small fishing vessels and vehicles with cargo capacity for inspectors’ field work and transportation of confiscated items.

The purpose of the contract is to improve administrative and inspection capacities of the Directorate for Fisheries for ensuring further harmonization with EU requirements and for ensuring effective control, inspection and enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy.

The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, ENEST - Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood. The main classification (CPV) is 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment.

The call for tenders is divided into four lots:

Lot 1: Supply of electronic equipment for fisheries sector and fisheries inspectors. The description is the same as the overall contract description. The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 120 days. The award method is lowest price. Selection criteria include suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Additional CPV classifications include 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories, 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies, 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment, 32250000 - Mobile telephones, and 34100000 - Motor vehicles. The programme is 42921320 - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

Lot 2: Equipment for inspectors. The description is "Equipment for inspectors". The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 120 days. The award method is lowest price. Selection criteria include suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Additional CPV classifications include 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories, 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies, 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment, 32250000 - Mobile telephones, and 34100000 - Motor vehicles. The programme is 42921320 - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

Lot 3: Tracking devices for fishing vessels. The description is "Tracking devices for fishing vessels and small fishing vessels". The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 120 days. The award method is lowest price. Selection criteria include suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Additional CPV classifications include 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories, 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies, 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment, 32250000 - Mobile telephones, and 34100000 - Motor vehicles. The programme is 42921320 - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

Lot 4: Fully Electric Vehicle with Storage Space. The description is "Vehicles with cargo capacity for inspectors’ field work and transportation of confiscated items". The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 120 days. The award method is lowest price. Selection criteria include suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Additional CPV classifications include 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories, 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies, 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment, 32250000 - Mobile telephones, and 34100000 - Motor vehicles. The programme is 42921320 - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

Key milestones include:

TED publication date: 14/05/2025
Date and time of public opening: 21/07/2025 10:00 Europe/Podgorica
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 16/07/2025 16:00 Europe/Podgorica
Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 25/06/2025 05:00 Europe/Podgorica

The following documents are available for download:

Tender dossier Tender specifications, published on 14/05/2025, all lots, Version 1, No translations available
Invitation to tender Invitation letter, published on 14/05/2025, all lots, Version 1, No translations available
Additional information contract notice Information for candidates and tenderers, published on 14/05/2025, all lots, Version 1, No translations available

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In summary, this is an EU call for tenders for the supply of equipment to improve the administrative and inspection capacities of the Directorate for Fisheries. The tender is divided into four lots, covering electronic equipment, equipment for inspectors, tracking devices, and a fully electric vehicle. The deadline for submissions is 16/07/2025, and all submissions must be made electronically. The contracting authority is the European Commission, ENEST. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The tender aims to enhance harmonization with EU requirements and ensure effective control and enforcement of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, based on the nature of the tender (supply of equipment), it is likely that eligible applicants include companies (SMEs and large enterprises) and possibly research institutes or other organizations capable of supplying the required equipment.

Funding Type: Procurement. This is a call for tenders, indicating a procurement process where the contracting authority (European Commission, ENEST) is seeking suppliers to provide specific goods (equipment).

Consortium Requirement: The text mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium). Therefore, both single applicants and consortia are eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The call is managed by ENEST - Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, suggesting that the beneficiary scope includes countries within the Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood region. The location of the public opening in Europe/Podgorica may indicate that entities from Montenegro or those associated with the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance are particularly relevant.

Target Sector: The primary target sector is fisheries, with a focus on improving administrative and inspection capacities related to the Common Fisheries Policy. This includes the supply of electronic equipment, measuring equipment, Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), and vehicles.

Mentioned Countries: Montenegro (Podgorica is mentioned as the location for the public opening). The call is managed by ENEST - Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, suggesting the Eastern Neighbourhood region is relevant.

Project Stage: The project stage is focused on the supply and delivery of equipment. This includes the delivery, unloading, siting, installation, and training (where applicable) of the specified supplies.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is not specified in the provided text.

Application Type: Open call. The procedure type is explicitly stated as an "Open procedure."

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for supplying equipment and related services (delivery, installation, training).

Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly detailed, but it involves at least one stage of submitting a tender, followed by evaluation and selection based on the award method (lowest price).

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders (EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-OP/0050) issued by the European Commission, ENEST - Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, for the "Supply of equipment for fisheries sector and fisheries inspectors." The tender aims to improve the administrative and inspection capacities of the Directorate for Fisheries, aligning it further with EU requirements and ensuring effective enforcement of the Common Fisheries Policy. The tender is divided into multiple lots, including: Lot 1, Supply of electronic equipment for fisheries sector and fisheries inspectors; Lot 2, Equipment for inspectors; Lot 3, Tracking devices for fishing vessels; and Lot 4, Fully Electric Vehicle with Storage Space.

The subject of the contract includes the supply, delivery, unloading, siting and installation, and training (where applicable) of general-purpose electronic equipment, specialty measuring equipment, Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) devices, location tracking devices, and vehicles. The procedure type is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 16/07/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Podgorica. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 25/06/2025 at 05:00 Europe/Podgorica.

The tender documents include the tender dossier/specifications, invitation to tender/invitation letter, and additional information/contract notice. Tenderers must submit their proposals electronically and should consult the procurement documents for detailed selection criteria, including suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. The maximum number of attachments allowed per tender is 200 files, with each file being less than 50 MB in size. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the information.