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Call for Tender for the Provision of Marine Stewardship Council Assessment for Irish Albacore Tuna

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: May 29, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 65,000.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

BIM wishes to invite tenders for suitably qualified certification bodies to tender for a contract to provide assessment services for the Irish Albacore Tuna fishery. A pre assessment completed in December 2025 concluded that the fishery is likely to meet the requirements of the MSC Fisheries Standard v2.01 across all three Principles, with no Performance Indicators (PIs) provisionally scoring below 80. BIM now wishes to proceed to a full assessment with a view to potential certification. A copy of the pre-assessment document is provided along with this tender. The primary purpose of this tender is to: • Evaluate the fishery against the MSC Fisheries Standard and associated certification requirements. • Independently verify the sustainability of the target stock, environmental impacts, and effectiveness of management. • Conduct transparent and inclusive stakeholder consultation in line with MSC requirements. • Determine whether the fishery is eligible for MSC certification and identify any conditions, if applicable. • Feedback on potential gaps on V3 of the MSC Fisheries Standard The budget range this tender is €45,000 – €65,000 (excluding VAT) for the duration of the contract and all possible extensions. Tenderers should note that this represents the maximum available budget. In order to achieve a competitive advantage, tenderers are encouraged to submit their most economically advantageous proposal. For further information on this tender competition, please see the accompanying tender documents.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

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

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) has issued 152 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 131 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €65,000 - €65,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.