Establishment of a panel for the supply of commercial fishing vessel charter to support BIM Fisheries Conservation projects on reducing unwanted catches

Tender description

A key element of the EU Common Fisheries Policy is the progressive elimination of discards in all EU fisheries through the introduction of a landing obligation. BIMs Fisheries Conservation team provides a range of services to fishermen to assist the wild fisheries sector fish more effectively, profitably, and sustainably. We work directly with the sector to develop gear modifications and other technical conservation measures that minimise unwanted catches of juvenile or over quota fish which greatly contributes to improved fisheries sustainability. The landing obligation predominantly poses challenges for Irelands commercially important Nephrops and mixed demersal fish species fisheries which are traditionally associated with relatively high levels of unwanted catches. BIM now wishes to appoint a panel of suitably qualified vessels to assist in this work on full charter basis. Candidates will be required to provide information on their vessels and meet minimum criteria in relation to their suitability to participate in BIM gear trials. As specific technical trials arise, a mini competition will be run between successful candidates. Candidates on the panel will be required to submit a cost per days fishing in relation to the specific trial. The mini competition will be based on price only and the contract will be awarded to the lowest price tenderer (to ensure value for money).