Acquisition of RORO Vessels for JMTO ARK

Background: JMTO is responsible for planning, organizing and executing transport solutions for all units within the Danish Defence. JMTO is planning to enter into a contract that meets the Danish Defence’s demand for Chartering of Vessels for the ARK Project (ARK) as secured access to strategic sealift for military and humanitarian purpose. This involves RORO's (Roll On, Roll Off) on time charter, some of those with equipped special ARK features, i. e. enhanced maneuverability, ability to load Dangerous Goods, sufficient capacity for heavy vehicles, crane capacity and side ramp in addition to stern ramp. The requirements related to transportation for the Danish Defence are constantly evolving due to the change in the context in which the Danish Defence operates. It is therefore expected that during the term of the contract there will be a development in the nature of the equipment to be moved and the places to be serviced due to the continuous change and development of the Danish Defence and the tasks to be solved. Denmark and Germany which is part of the ARK are members of the Movement Coordination Centre Eindhoven (MCCE), a multinational organization that coordinates and optimizes strategic transport on behalf of its 28 members (within EU and NATO). Objective: The overall objective with the contract is to provide JMTO and hereby the Danish Defence with access to minimum 3 and maximum 8 civilian RORO Vessels (5 as JMTO options) on terms where 6 vessels, all registered under Danish flag, are being time chartered by JMTO and afterwards re-chartered to Vessel owner/operator in idle periods in order to reduce costs, however subject to a call back clause at various terms and notice of readiness (varying from days to months). Two vessels, registered under EU/NATO flag, shall be offered as a dormant contract as alternative to time chartering. A dormant contract in this respect is considered a calling right for an unnamed RORO Vessel carrying EU/NATO flag within a specified size range. The geographical area of operation will primarily be within the European continent area, but worldwide operations shall be possible for all Vessels. Size of the RORO is expected within the range of 1.900 LM and up to approx. 4.200 LM. Charter parties (contracts) will be drawn up for each vessel and will be based on BIMCO Standard CP Baltime 1939 (Rev. 2001) with amendments and Rider Clauses made by JMTO. The primary tasks envisioned by JMTO ARK is the transport of military equipment and other commodities for sustainment of military operations, missions, training exercises, humanitarian disaster relief situations, routine transports and to be part of other tasks such as the use of sea-based platforms for various tasks. Further, tasks might contain transport for both Danish and international Military as well as transport with civilian purposes and might take place in areas not normal for standard vessel transport. This Contract will be signed off with only one candidate/tenderer. Thus, the candidate/tenderer must offer all 8 Vessels. However, JMTO reserves the right to sign up for less than all 8 Vessels depending on the offers received. It is important for JMTO that the candidate demonstrates robustness by operating on his own account, e.g. as the Owner, and having sufficient additional vessel to maintain his daily business in case JMTO activates some or all the contracted vessels. Further, the degree of support provided by the supplier during planning and conduct of transports and operations is vital for JMTO. Below a short list of the Vessels needed: 1. (Ship 5): Delivery Q1 26 (January). Duration of 4 years + optional additional 1+1 year (6 years). Size 2.600-3.500 LM 2. (Ship 2): Delivery Q1 26 (January). Duration of 4 years + optional additional 1+1 year (6 years). Size 1.800-2.500 LM. 3. (Ship 3): Delivery Q1 26 (January). Duration of 4 years + optional additional 1+1 year (6 years). Size 2.600-3.500 LM • OPTION 1: (Ship 1): Delivery Q1 27 (January). Duration of 3 years + optional additional 1+1+1 year (6 years). Size 2.900-3.800 LM • OPTION 2: (Ship 4): Delivery Q1 27 (January). Duration of 3 years + optional additional 1+1+1 year (6 years). Size 2.900-3.800 LM • OPTION 3: (Ship 6): Delivery Q1 27 (January). Duration of 3 years + optional additional 1+1 year (5 years). Size 2.600-4.000 LM • OPTION 4: (Ship 7): Delivery Q1 27 (January) Duration 3 years + optional 1+1 year (5 years). Requested as dormant contract without re-chartering. Size 1.900-4.200 LM. • OPTION 5: (Ship 8): Delivery Q1 26 (January) Duration 4 years + optional 1+1 year (6 years). Requested as dormant contract without re-chartering. Size 1.900-4.200 LM Ship 2, Ship 3 and Ship 5 will be signed off as the main delivery by this contract if received offers allows so. The additional vessel options 1 thru 5 (Ship 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8) will be exercised one by one in connection with contract award and might be signed off as many as JMTO finds relevant for signing. The tender documents released after pre-qualification will advise further information and specific requirements for the vessels and terms of chartering and re-chartering. JMTO reserves the right to nominate one or more of the contracted Vessels as a Naval Auxiliary Vessel for a limited period and subject to final details and agreement.