The Anti-Doping Unit, a unit of the Irish Sports Council wishes to appoint a qualified phlebotomy organisation to assist with the following services (the ‘Services’):

— The taking of blood samples in both ‘in competition and out of competition’ and completion of relevant paperwork for each blood sample.

— The supply of waste disposal services including the disposal of the used equipment as per current Environment, Waste and Health and Safety Legislation.

— The storage of blood sampling equipment and transport equipment.

— The preparation of transport equipment (which is supplied by the ADU) so that the samples are stored on-site and during transportation to the ISC contracted lab at the correct temperature (2-12 degrees) and that a date logger device is activated and placed with the sample(s) before the transport container is sealed.