Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2022-07-05
Buyer: Vestland fylkeskommune v/ Skyss
Country: NO
Contract type: Services
CPV classification: 31158000: Battery chargers | 31158100: Fast chargers | 31430000 | 31440000 | 34500000

Technical requirements: Skyss would like to start work on formulation the tender documentation for the operation of the boat routes between Bergen, Nordfjord, Sogn and Flåm. Work has been ongoing on new technology systems in different parts of the market, and the technology picture can therefore have changed from the last time that Skyss held a market dialogue on these routes. We therefore see a need to hold a new dialogue round with several parts of the market in order to get updated knowledge. The dialogue is about:
• How much time is necessary for the preparation and implementation of the relevant technology concept?
This is a market survey where we would like written input from operators, system integrators, and shipyards/design environments. By system integrator we mean actors that design the energy system (energy transfer, energy store, engine, and propulsion system). Skyss will, based on the received written input, assess whether there is a need for any video meetings with parts of the market, particularly shipyards and system integrators. Any meetings will be held in week 35.
Skyss request that all input is submitted by 22 August 2022 at 12:00. Input is to be sent by email to Åshild Sandøy (afs@skyss.no) and Einar Aalen Hunsager (einar.aalen.hunsager@skyss.no). Input from the market is important so that Skyss can formulate the best possible tender documentation for these routes. All information will be dealt with anonymously and will only be used in aggregate form.
We appreciate all the effort put into this by all actors in such market dialogues, and hope that the market can again help Skyss to get an updated picture of the market situation and the relevant technical status for these routes.
As of today, the routes are served by four vessels, of which two of the vessels have a capacity of 290 passengers, one of 190, and one of 174 passengers.
We have formulated questions that we would like the market to give input on. If the market has comments and input in addition to the questions given below, we are thankful for such input.
1. What low or zero emission concept do you consider to be relevant for the routes between Bergen, Nordfjord, and Sogn/Flåm in a tender contest in 2022/23? In order to understand the concepts, we are interested in key figures connected to energy consumption, energy storage, and energy transfer.
a. For a hybrid electric concept: Are the energy consumption and battery size as drafted by Skyss realistic? How large remaining fuel consumption ought to be permitted?
b. For a battery swap concept: What energy consumption and battery size are realistic? How often does the concept require a battery swap?
c. What is the potential for energy efficiency with the help of air cushion or foil technology? Does 30% energy efficiency give the opportunity to use a larger battery than drafted in our description of a hybrid electric system. Are there barriers connected to the sea lane, docking structure, or quay infrastructure for this type of hull measure?
d. What other technology concepts can be relevant? What development work is required to be carried out in order to make these concepts relevant?
2. How much time ought Skyss allow from when the contract is signed until the start-up of operations? In this request we are interested in the design and construction of the vessel, not the energy supply and energy infrastructure.
3. Is it possible to phase in or upscale a relevant zero emission concept during the contract period?
4. What contract means is most suitable for triggering such a later phase-in/upscaling - a bonus model or requirements position?