Call for Tender for the Provision of Services to Assess Potential Health Benefits of Polar Lipids Sourced from Under-Utilised Pelagic Fish Species and Co-Products

Call for Tender for the Provision of Services to Assess Potential Health Benefits of Polar Lipids Sourced from Under-Utilised Pelagic Fish Species and Co-Products

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM) is seeking a contractor to assess the potential health benefits of polar lipids sourced from under-utilised pelagic fish species and co-products. The estimated value of the contract is €90,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Assessment of polar lipids through post prandial assessment on humans * Scale up of extraction of polar lipids from selected species of fish yielding the highest polar lipid concentration and bioavailability * Encapsulation of such lipid * Organising a postprandial trial on humans to assess the effectiveness of the polar lipid against platelet aggregation * Understanding the anti-inflammatory properties of the selected polar lipids on neurological cells

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Research laboratory services (CPV code 73111000) + Research and experimental development services (CPV code 73100000) + Research services (CPV code 73110000) * Experience: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €90,000 * Submission deadline: Fri Aug 28 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 13 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (available on etenders.gov.ie) + Procurement document (available on etenders.gov.ie)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in marine nutraceutical ingredients. * Opportunities: The contract has the potential to yield insights into future research on dietary intervention trials and improve cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory health outcomes. * Risks: + The complexity of the project may require significant resources and expertise. + The review process is governed by the High Court of Ireland, which may add an element of uncertainty.

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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