MI-CFT26-020 Provision of Socio-Economic Valuation of Marine Recreational Fishing in Ireland

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MI-CFT26-020 Provision of Socio-Economic Valuation of Marine Recreational Fishing in Ireland

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring specialist socio-economic research services to deliver an evidence-based valuation of marine recreational fishing in Ireland. The contract involves applying economic and spatial analysis methodologies to estimate the sector's economic contribution and impact.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct socio-economic valuation of marine recreational fishing across relevant sectors, species, and regions. - Apply recognized economic and spatial analysis methodologies to existing and newly collected data. - Perform supporting analysis and scenario assessment. - Prepare clear, policy-relevant outputs to inform sustainable management and decision-making.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Economic operators meeting standard exclusion grounds (details in procurement document). - Qualifications: Specialist expertise in socio-economic research, economic modeling, and spatial analysis. - Experience: Proven track record in marine research, economic consultancy, or social research. - Certifications: Not explicitly stated; refer to procurement document for specific accreditation needs.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Fri Jun 05 10:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 24 Months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Open procedure

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8145017) - Languages: English - Key documents: Tender response addressing scope, methodology, and team; proof of eligibility/exclusion grounds compliance; financial proposal.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for consultancies with strong marine economics, spatial analysis, and public sector policy experience. - Opportunity: Low-value contract allows for agile entry into Irish marine policy advisory work; potential for future related contracts. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 3 weeks from publication); requires rapid mobilization of specialized data analysts. - Complexity: Requires integration of complex economic and spatial datasets; success hinges on demonstrating robust methodological rigor.

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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