Call for Tender for the Supply of a Seaweed Direct Seeding Machine and Supporting Services

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) wishes to invite tenders for the Supply of a Seaweed Direct Seeding

Call for Tender for the Supply of a Seaweed Direct Seeding Machine and Supporting Services

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is seeking a supplier for a Seaweed Direct Seeding Machine and associated supporting services to support their Seaweed Development Programme.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of a seaweed direct seeding machine capable of applying juvenile seaweed material directly onto cultivation substrates * Commissioning and functional testing of the equipment * Technical documentation and operating manuals * Training of BIM personnel and/or participating industry stakeholders * Technical support during trial deployments * Maintenance guidance and troubleshooting support

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in supplying seaweed direct seeding machines or similar technologies + Ability to provide technical documentation and operating manuals + Capacity for training and supporting BIM personnel and/or industry stakeholders * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €75,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response document + Technical proposal + Commercial proposal + Proof of qualifications and experience (if required)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with expertise in seaweed cultivation, marine equipment, or related technologies. * Opportunities for long-term sectoral growth and innovation in sustainable seaweed production. * Risks associated with the project's technical complexity and potential environmental impacts.

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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