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CfT: 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

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
22/20
Name of Contracting Authority:
Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )
Title:
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
CfT CA Unique ID:
BIM 2026-31
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
Description:
BIM wishes to invite tenders for the assessment of polar lipids through post prandial assessment of polar lipids on humans. This work would include the scale up of extraction of polar lipids from selected species of fish yielding the highest polar lipid concentration and bioavailability, encapsulation of such lipid, and organising a postprandial trial on humans to assess the effectiveness of the polar lipid against platelet aggregation. In addition, this study will also seek to understand the anti-inflammatory properties of the selected polar lipids on neurological cells. The outputs of this research could potentially yield insights into future research on dietary intervention trials. The primary purpose of this tender is to develop and scientifically evaluate high-value marine nutraceutical ingredients derived from Irish fish species and seafood co-products—specifically polar lipids—with the aim of improving cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory health outcomes while creating greater economic value from seafood processing raw materials. 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:
71900000-Laboratory services
73111000-Research laboratory services
73100000-Research and experimental development services
73110000-Research services
Contact Point:
procurement@bim.ie
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
Estimated value (EUR):
90,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
28/08/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
21/08/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
28/08/2026 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:
13 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
EU funding:
Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
05/08/2026 12:02
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two