Client: International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
Project: Supply and Delivery of Marine Engines for Patrol Vessels
Location: Tunisia
Sector: Maritime Surveillance / Institutional Procurement
Project Overview
Rapanelli Procurement, a division of Rapanelli International, successfully completed the supply and delivery of five marine propulsion engines together with accessories and spare parts for patrol vessels operated by the Tunisian National Guard. The contract was awarded through an international competitive tender issued by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) under reference ICMPD/25.080/SUP/BMP/FPT/TUN.
The procurement was implemented within the framework of the Border Management Programme for the Maghreb Region (BMP-Maghreb), a regional initiative focused primarily on Tunisia and Morocco. Within this framework, the supply of marine propulsion systems supported the operational capability of maritime forces responsible for coastal surveillance.
The project required the supply of high-performance marine engines manufactured by FPT Industrial, together with all necessary accessories, documentation, and spare parts required for operational use. The successful execution of the contract confirmed Rapanelli’s ability to operate effectively within international institutional procurement procedures while managing technical compliance and logistics across Europe and North Africa.
The Challenge
This was a technically sensitive procurement requiring full alignment with the specifications and contractual standards established by ICMPD. The supply had to be complete, fully documented, and ready for operational installation on patrol vessels, with no room for incompatibility between engines, accessories, and onboard systems.
The challenge extended beyond sourcing. It also involved coordinating the manufacturer, procuring accessories and spare parts, preparing documentation and certificates, managing international transport and customs procedures, and ensuring delivery to the designated destination in Tunisia.
Rapanelli’s Solution
Rapanelli managed the project as a complete procurement and logistics operation. The company coordinated the supply of five marine propulsion engines manufactured by FPT Industrial, including FPT N60 ENT M40.12 and FPT C87 ENT M62.12 – Cursor Series, together with spare parts kits, technical manuals, and supporting documentation.
Particular attention was given to technical compliance. Rapanelli verified that each engine model matched the required configuration, that all accessories were fully compatible with the propulsion systems, and that the full package was delivered with complete manuals and documentation. Special care was also taken in the integration of mechanical, electronic, and control systems to ensure compatibility with the patrol vessels involved in the project.
Delivery and Implementation
The supply was organized as a complete propulsion package intended for installation and operational use. Rapanelli managed the key execution phases of the project, including supplier coordination, technical verification of the equipment, documentation preparation, international transport, customs handling, and final delivery in Tunisia.
To support operational continuity after delivery, a local technical support network was also organized in Tunisia through authorized marine service providers. This structure included maintenance and repair services, spare parts availability, technical diagnostics and inspections, and warranty assistance.
Results
The project demonstrates Rapanelli’s ability to execute a specialised institutional procurement contract involving technical equipment, strict compliance requirements, and cross-border coordination. The supply was delivered as a complete package including engines, accessories, spare parts, and documentation, with a strong focus on contractual precision and operational readiness.
It also reinforced Rapanelli’s capability to manage not only sourcing, but the full execution chain behind international procurement projects: technical validation, documentation control, logistics planning, customs coordination, and local support setup.
Strategic Impact
For Rapanelli Procurement, this case reinforces a positioning built on technical reliability, compliance discipline, and execution capability in complex international tenders. In a market where buyers assess suppliers on operational credibility as much as price, projects like this provide concrete proof of Rapanelli’s ability to deliver specialised equipment with the precision and coordination required by institutional procurement frameworks.
