View CfT Workspace

CfT: Call for Tender for the Provision of Technical Support Services in respect of Plankton and Larval Identification

Name of Contracting Authority:
Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )
Title:
Call for Tender for the Provision of Technical Support Services in respect of Plankton and Larval Identification
CfT CA Unique ID:
BIM 2026-03
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The primary purpose of this tender is the provision of expert guidance and identification in respect of phytoplankton, zooplankton and larval identification. BIM is involved in multiple projects requiring those services. However, projects may arise during the course of the contract requiring expertise in other species or water quality parameters. In addition, delivery of workshops and presentations to industry in respect of phytoplankton is necessary in respect of the above work. It is anticipated that at least 4 workshops will be delivered. Workshops may take place in various locations throughout Ireland. Flexibility will be required from the successful tenderer however BIM will provide adequate notice of the workshops to the tenderer. For further information on this tender competition, please see the accompanying tender documents.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
98361000-Aquatic marine services
77000000-Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
77800000-Aquaculture services
73112000-Marine research services
98360000-Marine services
71900000-Laboratory services
Contact Point:
procurement@bim.ie
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
Estimated value (EUR):
400,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
06/03/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
23/02/2026 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
06/03/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
48 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
EU funding:
Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
02/02/2026 03:23
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:72523-2026...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two