MI-CFT26-014 - Call for Tenders for the provision of Catch Sampling Services

The Marine Institute invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of the of Catch

MI-CFT26-014 - Call for Tenders for the provision of Catch Sampling Services

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring Catch Sampling Services for the year 2027. This open tender requires a single provider to deliver marine sampling services across Ireland, with a primary performance location in the West region.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of catch sampling services for 2027. - Performance primarily in the West (IE042) region, with potential for work elsewhere. - Delivery of marine survey and research support services.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document (not fully listed in the notice). - Experience: Relevant experience in marine services, aquaculture, or agricultural/fishing sectors is implied by the CPV codes. - Compliance: Must meet grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €140,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies. - Tender Validity: 120 Days from submission.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8180238 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the tender in the format specified in the Procurement Document (linked in the notice). Electronic invoicing and ordering are required.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms with existing capabilities in marine surveying, aquaculture support, or fisheries research. - Opportunity: Provides a clear entry point into Irish public-sector marine data collection. - Risk: The "West" performance location may limit logistics for operators based elsewhere in Ireland. - Complexity: While the value is moderate, bidders must carefully review the Procurement Document for specific technical selection criteria and exclusion grounds.

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.

Recent awarded suppliers include Barry Electronics Ltd, Complete Laboratory Solutions, In Deep Business Growth, PFH, EPCC at The University of Edinburgh.