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

Awarded to SouthWest Aquatech

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )(buyer)

Published
Published 2 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 6 March 2026
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Overview

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) awarded a contract to SouthWest Aquatech for the provision of technical support services in plankton and larval identification, valued at €400,000. The scope includes expert guidance on phytoplankton, zooplankton, and larval identification across multiple BIM projects, delivery of at least four industry workshops on phytoplankton at various locations throughout Ireland, and potential expertise in other species and water quality parameters as needed.

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

    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.

    €400,000Won by SouthWest Aquatech

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€400,000
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
2 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory servicesMarine research servicesAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesAquaculture servicesMarine servicesAquatic marine services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€400,000
Award date
14 May 2026
Contract period
— → 23 April 2030
Bids received
1
Winner
  • SouthWest Aquatech

This contract ends on 23 April 2030.

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About the winner

SouthWest Aquatech

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Cork

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • As per CFT document70%
  • As per the CFT document30%

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Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

€128,050

Median of 272 awards in the last 24 months

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Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) in the last 12 months

33

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    24 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    2 February 2026

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