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Call for Tender for the Supply of an Automated Plankton Identification System using Imaging Flow Cytometry

Issued by Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
2 Oct 2026
Closes
27 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC
Bid opening
27 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC
Value
EUR 210,000
Reference
BIM 2026 - 38
Location
Ireland
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
goods

At a glance

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) in Ireland has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Call for Tender for the Supply of an Automated Plankton Identification System using Imaging Flow Cytometry”. Submissions close on 27 October 2026, 23 days from today. The stated value is EUR 210,000. Quote reference BIM 2026 - 38 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 4 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. There are 60 open transport & logistics notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal), not through FreeTender.

Details

BIM wishes to invite tenders for the supply of an AI-enabled imaging flow cytometer, together with all associated equipment, components, software, licences, accessories, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, warranty, maintenance and support services required for its operation. The primary purpose of this tender is the automated identification of plankton and the analysis and characterisation of particulate matter in freshwater and marine samples. For further information on this tender competition please see accompanying tender documents.

Contracting authority: Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

Procurement type: Supplies

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 34930000-Marine equipment; 03313000-Aquatic products; 98361000-Aquatic marine services; 38650000-Photographic equipment; 38651600-Digital cameras; 38651000-Cameras

Estimated value: EUR 210,000

Contract duration: 48 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 20/10/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 27/10/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE

Tenders are submitted through etenders.gov.ie, which requires supplier registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ), going back to August 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Manufacturing & Supply and Mining & Metals. There are 60 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 23 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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