Nimbus Group’s Alukin brand has, in partnership with Svensk Konstruktionstjänst (Svekon), won a framework agreement tender to develop and manufacture a small workboat for the Swedish armed forces. The contract includes a number of options relating to vessel deliveries over nine years as well as spare parts over 15 years and if all suborders are called off, the total order value for Nimbus Group during the period of the contract will amount to approximately MSEK 400.
The contract includes the development of a pre-series vessel over the next two years and subsequent series production of up to 100 vessels during the following seven-year period. The MSMB 200 workboat will be constructed in aluminium, have a length of 10 meters and be fitted with a powerful inboard engine. The vessel will have a capacity to transport two crew and eight passengers with kit, making it a flexible and effective tool in the armed forces’ marine operations.
After year 3, Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) can choose to let the agreement continue with two-year extension options that enable sub-orders to be called off for 15 workboats per year, or a total of 30 vessels per option period. In this way, a total of 100 vessels could be ordered during the nine-year period of the contract.
“Alukin’s fully welded aluminium boats are famous for their robust design and great durability. The order confirms Nimbus Group’s ability to construct and produce boats that meet the highest standards in terms of technical specifications and quality,” says Jan-Erik Lindström, CEO of Nimbus Group.
“This is basically a civilian proven and highly functional type of boat with minor adaptations for the needs of the Armed Forces. In this way, we get an efficient procurement that enables relatively quick deliveries”, says Jacob Andersson, FMV project manager.
“We are proud of the trust we have received from FMV and look forward to contributing to the Armed Forces’ continued development, seaborne mobility and operational capability.” – Johan Lantz, CEO at Svekon.
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