Study on seafarer’s fatigue and its relationship with working rosters on ferries

The objective of this comprehensive study is to methodically examine the issue of fatigue among seafarers working in various functions and capacities on ferries operating between ports of an EU Member State, between EU Member States and ports between EU and non-EU countries. Recognizing the central role of maritime safety, …

CPV: 73000000 Onderzoek en ontwikkeling, en aanverwante adviezen
Deadline:
11 augustus 2025 16:00
Soort termijn:
Indiening van een bod
Plaats van uitvoering:
Study on seafarer’s fatigue and its relationship with working rosters on ferries
Toekennende instantie:
European Commission, DG MOVE - Mobility and Transport
Gunningsnummer:
EC-MOVE/2025/OP/0011

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : European Commission, DG MOVE - Mobility and Transport
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Study on seafarer’s fatigue and its relationship with working rosters on ferries
Description : The objective of this comprehensive study is to methodically examine the issue of fatigue among seafarers working in various functions and capacities on ferries operating between ports of an EU Member State, between EU Member States and ports between EU and non-EU countries. Recognizing the central role of maritime safety, this research will examine how fatigue, influenced by different working rosters, impacts the well-being, performance, and safety of seafarers. Fatigue among seafarers not only poses a significant threat to their health and safety but also expose the safe operation of ferries, possibly leading to maritime accidents. This study should adopt a holistic approach, considering all elements that contribute to seafarers' fatigue, such as long working hours, insufficient rest periods, irregular shift patterns, and the demanding nature of work onboard on the ship. The primary focus, however, will be on the impact of working rosters on the fatigue levels of seafarers. By analyzing different roster schedules, including those with varying lengths and frequencies of shifts, the study should aim at to identifying patterns and correlations between specific roster configurations and the incidence of fatigue-related symptoms among crew members. The study should integrate biomedical measurements tools to assess the fatigue if possible. The goal of this study is to provide evidence-based insights that can feed policy initiatives, promoting enhanced seafarer well-being and ensure the highest standards of maritime safety. Through these efforts, the study should aim to contribute to a safer and healthier working environment for seafarers on ferries and keep the maritime transport safe.
Procedure identifier : 8697cde7-cd55-4e3e-8855-1614bcfe17d7
Internal identifier : EC-MOVE/2025/OP/0011
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 200 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : In case of unavailability or disruptions in the functioning of the electronic means of communication provided in Section 5.1.11 in the last 5 calendar days before the time limit for receipt indicated in Section 5.1.12, the contracting authority reserves the right to extend this time limit and publish the extension at the Internet address provided in Section 5.1.11, without a preceding publication of a corrigendum to this notice. Economic operators interested in this procurement are invited to subscribe to the call for tenders at the address in Section 5.1.11 in order to get notified when new information or documents are published.
Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Study on seafarer’s fatigue and its relationship with working rosters on ferries
Description : The objective of this comprehensive study is to methodically examine the issue of fatigue among seafarers working in various functions and capacities on ferries operating between ports of an EU Member State, between EU Member States and ports between EU and non-EU countries. Recognizing the central role of maritime safety, this research will examine how fatigue, influenced by different working rosters, impacts the well-being, performance, and safety of seafarers. Fatigue among seafarers not only poses a significant threat to their health and safety but also expose the safe operation of ferries, possibly leading to maritime accidents. This study should adopt a holistic approach, considering all elements that contribute to seafarers' fatigue, such as long working hours, insufficient rest periods, irregular shift patterns, and the demanding nature of work onboard on the ship. The primary focus, however, will be on the impact of working rosters on the fatigue levels of seafarers. By analyzing different roster schedules, including those with varying lengths and frequencies of shifts, the study should aim at to identifying patterns and correlations between specific roster configurations and the incidence of fatigue-related symptoms among crew members. The study should integrate biomedical measurements tools to assess the fatigue if possible. The goal of this study is to provide evidence-based insights that can feed policy initiatives, promoting enhanced seafarer well-being and ensure the highest standards of maritime safety. Through these efforts, the study should aim to contribute to a safer and healthier working environment for seafarers on ferries and keep the maritime transport safe.
Internal identifier : EC-MOVE/2025/OP/0011

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 14 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 200 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 70
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 11/08/2025 16:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 12/08/2025 10:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : European Commission, DG MOVE - Mobility and Transport -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : European Commission, DG MOVE - Mobility and Transport
Registration number : COM
Department : MOVE.DDG2.D - Waterborne
Postal address : Rue Demot 28
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1040
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Court of Justice of the European Union
Registration number : CURIA
Postal address : Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 4303-1
Internet address : http://curia.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Commission
Registration number : EUCOM
Postal address : Mondrian (CDMA), Rue du Champ de Mars 21
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : aacb9b8b-56cf-4323-8b85-52553c33aaa8 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 10/06/2025 13:23 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00373805-2025
OJ S issue number : 110/2025
Publication date : 11/06/2025