France – Services d'exploration sous-marine – Réalisation d’opérations en mer de surface ou sous-marines avec bateaux et ROV dans le cadre du projet KM3NeT/ORCA, pour le compte du Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM) - UMR7346.

DeadlineJuly 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM2 days left

AI summary

This tender concerns underwater exploration services for the KM3NeT/ORCA particle physics project. The contract covers surface and subsea operations using ships and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) deployed from support vessels, capable of working at depths up to 2500 meters in the Mediterranean.

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Fit for

Marine service operators, offshore support vessel companies, or subsea contractors with certified ROV systems and support capabilities. Applicants must demonstrate experience with deep-sea research operations and vessel positioning/crane systems.

Key requirements

Bidders must provide either a dynamically positioned vessel with crane capability for surface operations, or a light-work ROV system with support ship capable of 2500-meter depth operations. Continuous 12/24-hour or 24/24-hour operational availability is required.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is this tender about?

    This tender concerns underwater exploration services for the KM3NeT/ORCA particle physics project. The contract covers surface and subsea operations using ships and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) deployed from support vessels, capable of working at depths up to 2500 meters in the Mediterranean.

  • What are the requirements for suppliers?

    Bidders must provide either a dynamically positioned vessel with crane capability for surface operations, or a light-work ROV system with support ship capable of 2500-meter depth operations. Continuous 12/24-hour or 24/24-hour operational availability is required.

  • What type of company should bid?

    Marine service operators, offshore support vessel companies, or subsea contractors with certified ROV systems and support capabilities. Applicants must demonstrate experience with deep-sea research operations and vessel positioning/crane systems.

  • Who is the buyer?

    The buyer is CNRS Délégation Provence et Corse.

  • When does this tender close?

    Submissions close on July 17, 2026.

  • What is the estimated value?

    The estimated value is 1,900,000 EUR.

Réalisation d’opérations en mer de surface ou sous-marines avec bateaux et ROV dans le cadre du projet KM3NeT/ORCA pour le compte du Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM) - UMR7346. Le lot 1 est relatif à la mise à disposition d’un navire, pour des opérations de surface 12h/24h ou 24h/24h, à positionnement dynamique (DP), avec portique ou grue (5 tonnes). Le lot 2 est relatif à la mise à disposition d’un ROV de travail léger capable d’opérer à 2500 m de fond et de son navire de support, opéré 12/24h ou 24/24h.

Buyer
CNRS Délégation Provence et Corse
Buyer ID: 18008901301724·Service Finances Achats Comptabilité - Pôle Achats / Opérations Immobilières
31 chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13009, Marseille
Body responsible for review procedures
Tribunal administratif de Marseille
Buyer ID: 17130005600024
31 rue Jean-François Leca, 13002, Marseille
Other organization
Comité Consultatif Interrégional de Règlement Amiable des différents litiges relatifs au marché public (CCIRA)
Buyer ID: CCIRA
Place Félix Baret, 13006, Marseille
Other organization
Publications Office of the European Union
Buyer ID: PUBL
2417, Luxembourg

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