Insurance services for vessels and major equipment, including the Liropus 2000 underwater ROV

Summary

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is procuring insurance services for its oceanographic vessels and the Liropus 2000 underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The five lots cover the Sarmiento de Gamboa; the Odón de Buen; the Ramón Margalef and Ángeles Alvariño; the Mytilus, Francisco de Paula Navarro and Lura; and the ROV Liropus 2000. Vessel insurance covers hulls, machinery, navigation equipment, disbursements, electronic and research equipment, and rigging; ROV insurance covers damage to the system during operations, transport and maintenance. The contract runs for 12 months from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2028, with a possible 12-month extension; the total base budget is €872,892, excluding VAT, which is exempt.