Norway – Water transport services – STUFT (Ship-taken-up-from-trade)

The Norwegian Armed Forces needs to enter into a framework agreement for the hire of civil vessels, also called Ship-Taken-Up-From-Trade (STUFT), which shall, among other things, support the Navy in exercises and operations. The vessels shall function as support for the Navy's vessels, including as a platform for supply and maintenance of The Navy's units. The need will be covered through the establishment of parallel framework agreements with several tenderers for the hire of STUFT capacities. The framework agreement will be valid for 4 years from when it is signed. The contracting authority shall have the option to extend the framework agreement once or several times for a further 3 years. The maximum contract period, including options, will be 7 years. The estimated value of the procurement is NOK 50 million excluding VAT, including options. The maximum value of the procurement is NOK 75 million excluding VAT, including options. See PART I Procurement Rules for further information.