MI-CFT25-022 Provision of Oceanographic Sensors in 2 Lots

The Marine Institute requests tenders for the provision of oceanographic sensors for deployment on a

MI-CFT25-022 Provision of Oceanographic Sensors in 2 Lots

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring oceanographic sensors through an open procedure, split into two lots. This tender targets suppliers capable of providing specialized marine instrumentation for public sector research and monitoring.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of oceanographic sensors (Lot 1 and Lot 2). - Delivery of hardware meeting specific technical specifications for marine environments.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers. - Qualifications: Technical capability to supply oceanographic equipment. - Experience: Proven track record in marine sensor provision is implied by the technical nature. - Certifications: Standard compliance with Irish/EU public procurement regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €400,000.00 (total for both lots). - Submission deadline: Friday, 22 August 2025, at 10:00 IST. - Contract duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents: Tender submission form, technical proposals for each lot, pricing schedules, and proof of eligibility/financial standing.

## Bid Considerations - Market Fit: Suits specialized marine technology suppliers with existing R&D or commercial sensor lines. - Opportunity: High-value contract split into two lots allows for targeted bidding on specific sensor types. - Timeline: Short preparation window (approx. one month) requires rapid mobilization of technical and commercial teams. - Risk: Technical specifications are not detailed in this brief; bidders must review the full tender dossier for strict compliance requirements to avoid disqualification.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Marine Institute_1141 has 30 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 72 contract(s) worth around €63,846,142.

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