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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

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services, Research and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 90,000.

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 health and medical services 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 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on August 6, 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 353 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 328 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. 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: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical 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 €90,000 - €90,000. 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.

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.