The Directorate of Protected Areas and Marine Issues (OFB), under the leadership of the ministries of fisheries and ecology, launched the OBSCAMe project in 2021 to improve the monitoring of accidental captures of marine mammals on gillnetters via electronic observation.Three phases were carried out:Phase 1: test on 5 ships (January-May 2021).Phase 2: experimentation on 20 vessels (until spring 2023).Phase 3 – OBSCAMe+: since April 2023, installation on more than 60 vessels and data analysis (April 2025).The new market extends OBSCAMe+ until December 2026, the current market ending at the end of March 2026 with the objective of continuing the collection and analysis of accidental captures via cameras on board 104 vessels (100 targeted by the cetacean plan + 4 volunteers), with a ceiling of 140 vessels.The main area of intervention will be the gillnetters of the Bay of Biscay and adjacent waters, with the possibility of integrating vessels from other coasts (Channel, Mediterranean) within the framework of FEAMPA, LIFE and projects linked to protected species.The contract provides for several services: installation of devices, collection of data, analysis and restitution of results.
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Tender Summary
The Ministry of Ecological Transition, Ministry of Territorial Cohesion, Ministry of the Sea in France from Europe region had released this tender for The Directorate of Protected Areas and Marine Issues (OFB), under the leadership of the ministries of fisheries and ecology, launched the OBSCAMe project in 2021 to improve the monitoring of accidental captures of marine mammals on gillnetters via electronic observation.
Three phases were carried out:
Phase 1: test on 5 ships (January-May 2021).
Phase 2: experimentation on 20 vessels (until spring 2023).
Phase 3 – OBSCAMe+: since April 2023, installation on more than 60 vessels and data analysis (April 2025).
The new market extends OBSCAMe+ until December 2026, the current market ending at the end of March 2026 with the objective of continuing the collection and analysis of accidental captures via cameras on board 104 vessels (100 targeted by the cetacean plan + 4 volunteers), with a ceiling of 140 vessels.
The main area of intervention will be the gillnetters of the Bay of Biscay and adjacent waters, with the possibility of integrating vessels from other coasts (Channel, Mediterranean) within the framework of FEAMPA, LIFE and projects linked to protected species.
The contract provides for several services: installation of devices, collection of data, analysis and restitution of results. with tender notice no. 2025-38 published on 04 Dec 2025. The tender expired on 02 Feb 2026. This tender is sourced from Marches publics and is eligible for suppliers interested in Marine services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 10442878.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 10442878
Tender Notice No
2025-38
Tender Organisation
Ministry of Ecological Transition, Ministry of Territorial Cohesion, Ministry of the Sea
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
98360000 : Marine services
Tender Source
Marches publics
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
02 Feb 2026 Deadline passed
Tender Description
The Directorate of Protected Areas and Marine Issues (OFB), under the leadership of the ministries of fisheries and ecology, launched the OBSCAMe project in 2021 to improve the monitoring of accidental captures of marine mammals on gillnetters via electronic observation.
Three phases were carried out:
Phase 1: test on 5 ships (January-May 2021).
Phase 2: experimentation on 20 vessels (until spring 2023).
Phase 3 – OBSCAMe+: since April 2023, installation on more than 60 vessels and data analysis (April 2025).
The new market extends OBSCAMe+ until December 2026, the current market ending at the end of March 2026 with the objective of continuing the collection and analysis of accidental captures via cameras on board 104 vessels (100 targeted by the cetacean plan + 4 volunteers), with a ceiling of 140 vessels.
The main area of intervention will be the gillnetters of the Bay of Biscay and adjacent waters, with the possibility of integrating vessels from other coasts (Channel, Mediterranean) within the framework of FEAMPA, LIFE and projects linked to protected species.
The contract provides for several services: installation of devices, collection of data, analysis and restitution of results.
Tender Bidding Type
Tender Document
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tender
Who has issued this tender, and what is it for?
The tender has been issued by Ministry of Ecological Transition, Ministry of Territorial Cohesion, Ministry of the Sea in France. Such a type of tender falls under Marine services, within the Defence sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 2025-38.
What are the key dates for this tender?
The notice was published on 04 Dec 2025 and submissions close on 02 Feb 2026. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
Which CPV codes apply to this tender?
It is classified under CPV codes 98360000, which correspond to Marine services. If your company supplies these products or services, these are the codes to save in your alert profile so no matching tender passes you by.
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