The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (the Contracting Authority) would like to hire vessels, as a base for sample taking at fishing reception on the stretch Helgeland – Varanger. The extent will be approx. 150 -180 days per year, in accordance with a established mission plan, in the period January 2027 to December 2028, with the contracting authority ́s option to extend the contract for two years (January 2029 to December 2030). The vessel will function as means of transport, lodging and work place for this activity.