Analysis of samples to establish the presence of nematode pests

Analysis of samples to establish the presence of nematode pests

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

## Summary The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is seeking a laboratory service provider to analyze samples for the presence of nematode pests. The contract is for a 48-month period with an estimated value of €600,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Analysis of approximately 1500 samples across various matrices (soil, peat, plant material) - Diagnostics on plant parasitic and free-living nematodes, with a focus on EU Quarantine and Regulated non-Quarantine species - Provision of results, reports, and advice within designated turnaround times - Accreditation in compliance with EU regulations

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: The bidder must be a laboratory service provider with the necessary expertise and accreditation - Qualifications: The bidder must have experience in nematology diagnostics and be accredited in compliance with EU regulations - Certifications: The bidder must hold relevant certifications, such as ISO/IEC 17025 - Experience: The bidder must have a proven track record in providing laboratory services for nematology diagnostics

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €600,000 - Submission deadline: Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 15:00:00 GMT - Contract duration: 48 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: The bidder must prepare a tender submission that includes a detailed proposal, a technical proposal, and a financial proposal

## Bid Considerations - This tender is suitable for laboratory service providers with experience in nematology diagnostics and accreditation in compliance with EU regulations. - Opportunities: The contract offers a significant opportunity for the successful bidder to provide laboratory services to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. - Risks: The bidder must be aware of the risks associated with providing laboratory services, including the need to maintain accreditation and comply with EU regulations.

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.

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has 36 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 114 contract(s) worth around €27,344,788.

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