A USD 2.56 million UNDP contract for the provision of ten Sargassum Workboats in Barbados is secured by DESMI RO-CLEAN A/S.
29 Oct 2025
Bridgetown, Barbados - 1 July 2025 In order to assist Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has given DESMI RO-CLEAN A/S a sizable marine equipment supply contract for the "Supply and Delivery of 10 Sargassum Workboats" Enhancing regional capacity to manage the increasing environmental challenge of sargassum seaweed accumulation that impacts coastal communities and the blue economy is the goal of the USD 2,556,500 contract.Overview of the Contract Title of Project: Provision and Delivery of Ten Sargassum Workboats United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the contracting authority. Reference to the Contract: 10407686/UNDP-BRB-00111,2 Value of Contract: USD 2,556,500 Date of Contract: July 1, 2025 Method of Procurement: Invitation to Bid Location: Eastern Caribbean and Barbados Scope of the ContractTen specialised workboats intended for the collection, transportation, and management of sargassum seaweed along Caribbean coastlines will be manufactured, supplied, and delivered by DESMI RO-CLEAN A/S as part of this agreement.By distributing these boats throughout Barbados and other Eastern Caribbean islands, local authorities will be able to lessen the negative effects that frequent sargassum blooms have on the environment, tourism, and fisheries.The contract is in line with UNDP's dedication to developing the Caribbean's blue economy, climate resilience, and sustainable marine management.Concerning the Selected OrganisationDESMI RO-CLEAN A/S, a global leader in oil spill response technology and marine environmental equipment, contributes demonstrated proficiency in sustainable engineering and marine cleanup. The company's technologies have been used in numerous UN and World Bank-funded projects around the world, and it has decades of operational success in environmental protection and waterway management.This project further demonstrates DESMI's expanding role in the Caribbean marine sustainability space, assisting regional administrations in tackling intricate ocean-related issues.Strategic SignificanceAn important step in enhancing the environmental resilience of the Caribbean is the Sargassum Workboats Project. In recent years, the buildup of sargassum seaweed has had detrimental effects on the economy and environment, especially on tourism, fishing, and coastal livelihoods.In addition to supporting sustainable ocean governance and climate adaptation objectives, this UNDP-led initiative will provide regional governments with the technical capacity and tools they need to respond effectively.ConclusionUNDP and DESMI RO-CLEAN A/S reaffirm their shared commitment to climate action and sustainable maritime development in the Caribbean with the signing of this USD 2.56 million contract. Ten specialised sargassum workboats have been delivered, signifying a real investment in preserving the area's coastal economies and marine ecosystems.Tags:#Barbados, #BarbadosTenders, #ContractAwards, #CaribbeanProcurementNews, #MarineEquipmentTenders, #SargassumManagement, #DESMI RO-CLEAN A/S, #BlueEconomyBarbados, #UNDPBarbadosProjects, #EnvironmentalProtectionContracts, #ClimateResilienceCaribbean, #OceanSustainabilityProjects, #MarineTechnologySuppliers, #UNDPProcurement, #BarbadosMarineTenders, #EasternCaribbeanProjects, #SustainableDevelopmentBarbados, #UNContracts, #SargassumControl, #BarbadosGovernmentTenders, #PublicProcurementBarbados
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