Marine Tug and Flexible Capacity Carrier (Navy-Tug flex) - TNW
Tender Summary
The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for Under a framework agreement, the German Navy will procure up to 20 identical Type 724 harbor tugs with working decks, conforming to the specifications of a recognized classification society and the German flag, from an existing series production. Beyond their use as pure tugs, these vessels are intended for additional use as "flexible capability carriers," capable of carrying two ISO 20-foot standard containers or four ISO 10-foot containers and possessing a technical endurance at sea of at least seven days. Due to the current security situation, rapid procurement (by 2028) is necessary to contain Russia's ongoing hybrid war against Germany and its allies in the North and Baltic Seas. The goal is to replace the six approximately 35-year-old Type 725 harbor tugs currently in service with the German Navy, which no longer meet its operational requirements. The aforementioned harbor tugs are procured specifically for the following operational tasks: • Assisting/towing/maneuvering naval vessels and boats in roadsteads and in port, • Towing naval vessels, boats, and equipment in port and coastal waters, • Escorting anti-ship firing exercises, including transport, deployment, and towing of targets, • Handling two ISO 20-foot standard containers or four ISO 10-foot containers, • Supporting shipyard trials, static trials, and compensation voyages, • Ice service in ports, • Firefighting in port and at sea, • Assistance in cases of water pollution, and • Securing and salvaging ships and boats at sea. with tender notice no. 688395-2026 published on 06 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 15 Oct 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Boats, Tug boats. 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 15265513.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 15265513
Tender Notice No
688395-2026
Tender Organisation
Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
34520000 : Boats34513200 : Tug boats
Tender Source
TED Europa
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
15 Oct 2026 8 days left
Tender Description
Under a framework agreement, the German Navy will procure up to 20 identical Type 724 harbor tugs with working decks, conforming to the specifications of a recognized classification society and the German flag, from an existing series production. Beyond their use as pure tugs, these vessels are intended for additional use as "flexible capability carriers," capable of carrying two ISO 20-foot standard containers or four ISO 10-foot containers and possessing a technical endurance at sea of at least seven days. Due to the current security situation, rapid procurement (by 2028) is necessary to contain Russia's ongoing hybrid war against Germany and its allies in the North and Baltic Seas. The goal is to replace the six approximately 35-year-old Type 725 harbor tugs currently in service with the German Navy, which no longer meet its operational requirements. The aforementioned harbor tugs are procured specifically for the following operational tasks: • Assisting/towing/maneuvering naval vessels and boats in roadsteads and in port, • Towing naval vessels, boats, and equipment in port and coastal waters, • Escorting anti-ship firing exercises, including transport, deployment, and towing of targets, • Handling two ISO 20-foot standard containers or four ISO 10-foot containers, • Supporting shipyard trials, static trials, and compensation voyages, • Ice service in ports, • Firefighting in port and at sea, • Assistance in cases of water pollution, and • Securing and salvaging ships and boats at sea.
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 Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces in Germany. Such a type of tender falls under Boats, Tug boats, within the Transportation Ports & Waterways sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 688395-2026.
What are the key dates for this tender?
The notice was published on 06 Oct 2026 and submissions close on 15 Oct 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 34520000, 34513200, which correspond to Boats, Tug boats. 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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