IMO-2026-RFP-026 - GMN PHASE II PILOT PROJECT - MAURITIUS
1. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) seeks proposals for “GHG reduction in maritime operations onboard a ship using integrated marine-grade solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS)” in accordance with the requirements, terms and conditions stipulated herein.
2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this document and the following annexes and Appendices:
Annex A: Instruction to Bidders
Annex B: IMO General Contract Conditions- Good and Services
https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/About/Procurement/Documents/IMO%20General%20condition%20Goods%20Services.pdf
Annex C: Terms of Reference
Annex C.1: Technical Response Form
Annex D: Financial Response Form
Annex E: Vendor Registration Form https://www.imo.org/en/About/Procurement/Pages/Vendor-registration.aspx
Annex F: Mandatory Technical Compliance Form
Appendices:
Appendix I - Draft outline of the Technical Proposal
Appendix II - Draft Outline of the Implementation Plan
Appendix III - Ship Particulars
Appendix IV - Area available onboard ship for Solar panel installation
Appendix V - 13.5. RINA Rules for the Classification of Ships 2026, Part C
Appendix VI - IACS Unified Requirement E10 Revision 10, August 2024
3. In submitting a proposal, the bidder accepts in full and without restriction the requirements of this RFP including the Terms of Reference and the IMO General Conditions Services as the sole basis of this tender process, and waives his own conditions of sale, whatever they may be. Bidders should not submit a proposal if they are unable to accept the IMO Terms and Conditions, as per Annex B.
4. Proposals must be received by the IMO no later than 11 December 2026, 12:00 hours (UK Time). Proposals received after the designated time will be automatically rejected. Proposals are to be transmitted online via the IMO procurement portal. Submission of proposals by other means is not accepted.
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