1.1.
Buyer
Official name
:
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
The buyer is a contracting entity
Annonce
Fakta om udbudet
EU-nr
Offentliggjort
09.03.2026
Udbudstype
Forhåndsmeddelelse
Bestilling af materiale
https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/bb0c832c-d06b-41cf-850b-2f7e31da3039/publicMaterial
Udbyder
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Marked dialogue regarding underwater sensor and payloade package
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
160597-2026 - Planning
160597-2026 - Planning
Denmark – Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment – Marked dialogue regarding underwater sensor and payloade package
OJ S 47/2026 09/03/2026
Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Supplies -
Services
1.
Buyer
2.
Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title
:
Marked dialogue regarding underwater sensor and payloade package
Description
:
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is preparing the procurement of a comprehensive sensor and payload package for a Strategic Infrastructure Surveillance Vessel. DALO has acquired the offshore support vessel Norwind Helm, which will undergo conversion expectedly in Q4 2026 to fulfil its new operational role within the Royal Danish Navy. The conversion will include integration of advanced surveillance, and subsea capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to engage with the market and obtain relevant information regarding: • Available technical solutions • Integration approaches • Commercial and contractual structures • Market capabilities and constraints • Delivery timelines and risk factors Participation in this RFI is voluntary. Non-participation will not affect eligibility in any future procurement. Procurement Intent DALO’s current preference is for a single prime contractor delivering a turnkey solution, including: • System design and architecture • Integration of sensors and payloads • Procurement of sensors and other equipment (ROV and AUVs) • Integration of existing onboard systems where applicable • Testing, validation and commissioning • Documentation and lifecycle support Alternative commercial models may be considered if clearly justified. Desired Supplier Profile Suppliers should demonstrate: • Supplier Facility Security Clearance level • Supplier Personnel Security Clearance level • Sensor- and payload-agnostic system architecture • Proven experience operating surface and subsea platforms • Proven delivery and use of sensor and payload package to allied navies. • End-to-end in-house capabilities (design, manufacturing, testing, simulation) • Operational delivery of seabed-to-space payload solutions • Training and maintenance • Demonstrated lifecycle cost efficiency Mission Definition & Multi-Mission Capability Solutions should support: • Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI) inspection • Mine Countermeasure (MCM) route inspection • Patrol and persistent presence operations • System architecture modularity and configurability. Operational Parameters Suppliers should demonstrate adaptability to: • Danish body of waters • Varying water depths and seabed conditions • Mission frequency and repetition cycles • Environmental protection and HSE requirements Sensor Deployment & Operations Describe: • On-vessel sensor deployment concepts • ROV/AUV launch and recovery systems • Containerised vs permanent installations • Hoist, overside, & moon-pool installation options. • Future integration of additional unmanned platforms Impact on Vessel Design Explain how payloads influence: • Stability and weight distribution • Power generation requirements • Battery safety management (AUV) • Data infrastructure and operator spaces Data Requirements Outline: • ROV/AUV navigational & sensor accuracy levels per mission type • Coverage rate and efficiency • Data density and resolution • Sampling capability where applicable Data Handling & Interoperability Provide details regarding: • Raw vs processed data outputs • Reporting and analytical products • Cloud infrastructure options • Interoperability with Royal Danish Navy systems • Access levels (onboard, remote, shore-based) Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Detail compliance with defence cybersecurity standards including: • Encryption protocols • Secure communications architecture • System hardening • Network segmentation • Data sovereignty compliance
Internal identifier
:
5c9ad84f-8dfc-4ce9-896f-029ee5c2753f
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract
:
Supplies
Additional nature of the contract
:
Services
Main classification
(
cpv
):
35000000
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Additional classification
(
cpv
):
35512400
Unmanned underwater vehicles,
43135000
Subsea equipment
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Anywhere in the European Economic Area
Additional information
:
DALO has not yet decided where the installation is going to be done.
2.1.4.
General information
Additional information
:
Please see the RFI questionnaire, which can be downloaded from the contracting authority's tender platform. DALO points out that the specified date for publication of the tender notice is only filled in with a fictious date, as the field is mandatory.
Legal basis
:
Directive 2009/81/EC
Ministerial Order No. 1077 of 29 June 2022
-
The Ministerial Order, which also contains supplementary provisions, implements the Defence and Security Directive (Directive 2009/81/EC) in Danish law.
3.
Part
3.1.
Part
:
PAR-0000
Title
:
Marked dialogue regarding underwater sensor and payloade package
Description
:
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is preparing the procurement of a comprehensive sensor and payload package for a Strategic Infrastructure Surveillance Vessel. DALO has acquired the offshore support vessel Norwind Helm, which will undergo conversion expectedly in Q4 2026 to fulfil its new operational role within the Royal Danish Navy. The conversion will include integration of advanced surveillance, and subsea capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to engage with the market and obtain relevant information regarding: • Available technical solutions • Integration approaches • Commercial and contractual structures • Market capabilities and constraints • Delivery timelines and risk factors Participation in this RFI is voluntary. Non-participation will not affect eligibility in any future procurement. Procurement Intent DALO’s current preference is for a single prime contractor delivering a turnkey solution, including: • System design and architecture • Integration of sensors and payloads • Procurement of sensors and other equipment (ROV and AUVs) • Integration of existing onboard systems where applicable • Testing, validation and commissioning • Documentation and lifecycle support Alternative commercial models may be considered if clearly justified. Desired Supplier Profile Suppliers should demonstrate: • Supplier Facility Security Clearance level • Supplier Personnel Security Clearance level • Sensor- and payload-agnostic system architecture • Proven experience operating surface and subsea platforms • Proven delivery and use of sensor and payload package to allied navies. • End-to-end in-house capabilities (design, manufacturing, testing, simulation) • Operational delivery of seabed-to-space payload solutions • Training and maintenance • Demonstrated lifecycle cost efficiency Mission Definition & Multi-Mission Capability Solutions should support: • Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI) inspection • Mine Countermeasure (MCM) route inspection • Patrol and persistent presence operations • System architecture modularity and configurability. Operational Parameters Suppliers should demonstrate adaptability to: • Danish body of waters • Varying water depths and seabed conditions • Mission frequency and repetition cycles • Environmental protection and HSE requirements Sensor Deployment & Operations Describe: • On-vessel sensor deployment concepts • ROV/AUV launch and recovery systems • Containerised vs permanent installations • Hoist, overside, & moon-pool installation options. • Future integration of additional unmanned platforms Impact on Vessel Design Explain how payloads influence: • Stability and weight distribution • Power generation requirements • Battery safety management (AUV) • Data infrastructure and operator spaces Data Requirements Outline: • ROV/AUV navigational & sensor accuracy levels per mission type • Coverage rate and efficiency • Data density and resolution • Sampling capability where applicable Data Handling & Interoperability Provide details regarding: • Raw vs processed data outputs • Reporting and analytical products • Cloud infrastructure options • Interoperability with Royal Danish Navy systems • Access levels (onboard, remote, shore-based) Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Detail compliance with defence cybersecurity standards including: • Encryption protocols • Secure communications architecture • System hardening • Network segmentation • Data sovereignty compliance
Internal identifier
:
62bd36da-36fc-40ad-99fd-5f8666bff8ac
3.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract
:
Supplies
Additional nature of the contract
:
Services
Main classification
(
cpv
):
35000000
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Additional classification
(
cpv
):
35512400
Unmanned underwater vehicles
Additional classification
(
cpv
):
43135000
Subsea equipment
3.1.2.
Place of performance
Anywhere in the European Economic Area
Additional information
:
DALO has not yet decided where the installation is going to be done.
3.1.5.
General information
Reserved participation
:
Participation is not reserved.
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs):
yes
Additional information
:
Please see the RFI questionnaire, which can be downloaded from the contracting authority's tender platform. DALO points out that the specified date for publication of the tender notice is only filled in with a fictious date, as the field is mandatory.
3.1.6.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available
:
English
Address of the procurement documents
:
https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/bb0c832c-d06b-41cf-850b-2f7e31da3039/publicMaterial
3.1.7.
Terms of procurement
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes
:
No
3.1.8.
Techniques
Framework agreement
:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
:
No dynamic purchase system
3.1.9.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation
:
Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
:
The Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skatteforvaltningen)
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
:
Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
:
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
:
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
:
Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
8.
Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name
:
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Registration number
:
16-28-71-80
Postal address
:
Lautrupbjerg 1-5
Town
:
Ballerup
Postcode
:
2750
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Københavns omegn
(
DK012
)
Country
:
Denmark
Contact point
:
Jette Schelderup Mathiassen
Telephone
:
24426511
Roles of this organisation
:
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name
:
Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registration number
:
37795526
Postal address
:
Toldboden 2
Town
:
Viborg
Postcode
:
8800
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Vestjylland
(
DK041
)
Country
:
Denmark
Contact point
:
Klagenævnet for Udbud
Telephone
:
+45 72405600
Roles of this organisation
:
Review organisation
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name
:
Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registration number
:
10294819
Postal address
:
Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Town
:
Valby
Postcode
:
2500
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Byen København
(
DK011
)
Country
:
Denmark
Contact point
:
Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Telephone
:
+45 41715000
Roles of this organisation
:
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
8.1.
ORG-0004
Official name
:
The Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skatteforvaltningen)
Registration number
:
The Danish Tax Agency
Postal address
:
Skattestyrelsen Nykøbingvej 76, bygn. 45 4990 Sakskøbing
Town
:
Sakskoebing
Postcode
:
4990
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Vest- og Sydsjælland
(
DK022
)
Country
:
Denmark
Roles of this organisation
:
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
8.1.
ORG-0005
Official name
:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Postal address
:
Lerchesgade 35 5000 Odense C
Town
:
Odense C
Postcode
:
5000
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Fyn
(
DK031
)
Country
:
Denmark
Roles of this organisation
:
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
8.1.
ORG-0006
Official name
:
Mercell Holding ASA
Registration number
:
980921565
Postal address
:
Askekroken 11
Town
:
Oslo
Postcode
:
0277
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Oslo
(
NO081
)
Country
:
Norway
Contact point
:
eSender
Telephone
:
+47 21018800
Fax
:
+47 21018801
Roles of this organisation
:
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version
:
1a7a0a0e-3232-4305-a4ca-99e9884bd92e
-
01
Form type
:
Planning
Notice type
:
Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice subtype
:
6
Notice dispatch date
:
06/03/2026
11:41:30 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)
:
06/03/2026
11:44:03 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available
:
English
Notice publication number
:
160597-2026
OJ S issue number
:
47/2026
Publication date
:
09/03/2026
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure
:
20/05/2026
Annonce
Annonce
BREAKING