Call for Tender for the Provision of Marine Stewardship Council Assessment for Irish Albacore Tuna

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Call for Tender for the Provision of Marine Stewardship Council Assessment for Irish Albacore Tuna

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) is seeking a certification body to provide Marine Stewardship Council Assessment for Irish Albacore Tuna. The contract will evaluate the fishery against the MSC Fisheries Standard and associated certification requirements.

## Scope & Deliverables * Evaluate the fishery against the MSC Fisheries Standard v2.01 across all three Principles * Independently verify the sustainability of the target stock, environmental impacts, and effectiveness of management * Conduct transparent and inclusive stakeholder consultation in line with MSC requirements * Determine whether the fishery is eligible for MSC certification and identify any conditions, if applicable * Feedback on potential gaps on V3 of the MSC Fisheries Standard

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified certification body * Experience in providing Marine Stewardship Council Assessment services * Compliance with MSC Fisheries Standard v2.01 * Ability to conduct transparent and inclusive stakeholder consultation

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €65,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8275424 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (available on etenders website) + Pre-assessment document (provided with the tender)

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). * The budget range is €45,000 - €65,000 (excluding VAT), representing the maximum available budget. * Tenderers are encouraged to submit their most economically advantageous proposal. * The contract will be awarded based on 70% quality and 30% cost criteria.

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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