MI-CFT26-019 Provision of Shellfish Sample Processing Services

The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the

MI-CFT26-019 Provision of Shellfish Sample Processing Services

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute invites tenders for the provision of shellfish sample processing services, with an estimated value of €1,000,000. The contract will be for a duration of 60 months and is open to economic operators.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of shellfish processing services for the Marine Institute * Early morning collection of shellfish samples from designated locations * Inputting of sample details online into a Marine Institute database * Dissections, homogenisation, and delivery of tissue samples to the laboratory within the Marine Institute

## Key Requirements * Economic operators must be eligible to participate in public procurement procedures * Qualifications: not specified * Certifications: not specified * Experience: relevant experience in shellfish sample processing services is required

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,000,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 (10:00:00 IST) * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: none stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in shellfish sample processing services and a strong understanding of the Marine Institute's requirements. * Opportunities for collaboration or partnership with existing contractors are not mentioned. * Risks associated with this tender include the complexity of the contract, the need to meet tight deadlines, and the potential for changes to the scope of work.

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.

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