Methanol (Нидерланды - Тендер #45824248)

Official name: Ministry of Defense
National registration number: 27370985
Postal address: Plein 4
Town: "s-Gravenhage
Postal code: 2511CR
Country: Netherlands
Contact person: Ministry of Defense
For the attention of: Fernand Verstraten
E-mail: FJFM.Verstraten.01@mindef.nl
Telephone: +31 657474774

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting authority/entity: www.mindef.nl

Further information can be obtained from:
The above mentioned contact point(s)

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions

Defence

The contracting authority/entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities: no

Market consultation - Methanol specifications and engine technology (for engine manufactures and Methanol producers)

Supplies
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Utrecht
NL Nederland

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: no

The Dutch Ministry of Defence (NL MOD) is investigating various solutions in order to achieve a reduction of the
dependency on fossil fuels in line with the DEOS1, the Defence Energy and Environment Strategy. This reduction
should be 20 percent in 2030 running up to 70 percent in 2050, with respect to 2010. This year, in the Agenda for
Sustainability Implementation2, the target for 2030 has been enhanced to the adoption of 30% renewable fuel per fuel
type consumed by the NL MOD. To contribute to these goals, the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNNL) needs to change to
alternative energy carriers and power systems, starting with the replacement for the Auxiliary Vessels.
The RNLN operates ten Auxiliary Vessels, which operate mainly in the Netherlands (main port: Den Helder), North Sea,
Norway and The Dutch Caribbean (Main port: Willemstad, curacao). These vessels can be divided into two vessel
types; Five Seagoing Auxiliary Vessels with varying purposes and five Harbour Diving Vessels. Both vessel types are
reaching their End Life of Type (ELOT). Therefore, replacement of these vessels is needed in the period 2026-2035.
Preliminary feasibility studies and consortia like Green Maritime Methanol and Methanol as an Energy Step Towards
Zero-Emission Dutch Shipping (MENENS) have shown that methanol is a solid candidate as future ship fuel. Therefore,
the NL MOD has decided that the replacement Auxiliary Vessels should run on green methanol. With the
implementation of methanol on the Auxiliary Vessels the RNLN seizes the opportunity to gain knowledge on the design
and application of climate-neutral energy and power concepts, applied to navy specific operational profiles. The
Material and IT Command (COMMIT), on behalf of the RNLN, is preparing a tender for the replacement of these
Auxiliary Vessels. This RFI is not part of this tender.
Consequently, the need has arisen to establish a methanol infrastructure and supply chain, thus the procurement,
transport and storage of methanol as a fuel are investigated. With this market consultation, COMMIT wants to gain a
complete picture of the current methanol market, encompassing the specifications of methanol produced and offered,
the logistical infrastructure involved, methanol engine technology and the specifications methanol needs to comply to
as a fuel for marine engines. The Auxiliary Vessels are used as a reference project, as they are the first step in the
energy transition of the RNLN. However, the RNLN and COMMIT are looking into other possible future implementations.
Organisations are invited to participate in this market consultation.

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

24322210 Methanol, 35520000 Parts for warships, 35521100 Engines and engine parts for warships, 24322210 Methanol, 42110000 Turbines and motors, 34311000 Engines, 35421100 Engines and engine parts for military vehicles, 42111000 Motors, 51145000 Installation services of marine engines

Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)

1.9.2023