Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to carry
Inland Fisheries Ireland
## Summary Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is procuring specialized trawling survey services for inshore waters in Cork, Waterford, and Wexford. The contract involves hiring boats with crew to conduct species monitoring surveys in August–September 2026.
## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct survey trawling for various fish species in specified inshore waters. - Provide specialized boats and qualified crew. - Support IFI’s ongoing national fish monitoring programmes. - Performance location: Dublin (administrative), with fieldwork in Cork, Waterford, and Wexford.
## Key Requirements - Suitably qualified and experienced applicants. - Specific eligibility and technical criteria detailed in the Procurement Document (RFT/TRD). - Compliance with Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. - No reserved participation for sheltered employment programmes.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €40,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 08 June 2026 at 14:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 6 Months. - Tender Validity: 180 Days. - Framework/DPS: None.
## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Language: English. - Key Documents: - RFT (Request for Tender). - TRD (Tender Requirements Document). - Tender Structure XML. - Additional Info Deadline: 26 May 2026 at 16:00 IST.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for marine service providers with existing trawling assets and crew in the South/South-East of Ireland. - Opportunity: Low-value contract reduces administrative burden; suitable for niche specialists. - Risk: Short notice period (approx. 3 weeks) requires immediate resource mobilization. - Competition: Open procedure under GPA; likely attracts international and domestic bidders.
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