MI-CFT26-035 Provision of Small Vessel Charter services for the ACCLIMATISE project

MI-CFT26-035 Provision of Small Vessel Charter services for the ACCLIMATISE project

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute invites tenders for the provision of small vessel charter services for the ACCLIMATISE project, a research vessel services contract valued at €90,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of small vessel charter services for zooplankton water sampling - Two lots: Lot 1 (Galway Bay/Mace Head) and Lot 2 (Donegal Coast/Malin Head) - Estimated duration: 36 months

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Economic operators (public or private entities) - Qualifications: Not specified - Certifications: Not specified - Experience: Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €90,000 - Submission deadline: 07/10/2026 - Contract duration: 36 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: Procurement documents available on etenders.gov.ie

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in research vessel services, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. - Opportunities: Participation in a project funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). - Risks: Compliance with EU procurement regulations and potential competition from other bidders.

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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