CRABoost is an EU-funded initiative that brings innovation and sustainability to the use of blue crab resources in the Adriatic. The project develops new solutions for processing and marketing blue crab products, while also identifying ways to reuse by-products in line with the circular economy approach. It strengthens small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through training, knowledge exchange, and cross-border cooperation.

As the Albanian partner, KASH plays a key role in engaging local agribusiness actors, supporting SMEs, and facilitating the transfer of expertise to Albania. In this way, KASH helps connect farmers, processors, and regional partners—contributing to stronger networks and a more competitive Albanian agribusiness sector.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Contract title:  “Optimisation and implementation of Soft-Shell Crab processing system (IeA)”

Reference: CRABoost/ PR 5  /

Keshilli I Agrobiznesit Shqiptar (KASH) intends to award a service contract for “The practical set-up, implementation and documentation of a pilot action on Blue Crab exploitation in Divjaka Lagoon (Albania) in support of the CRABoost project.The contractor will plan and carry out a series of field-based pilot operations together with local fishermen, with the objective of identifying feasible and sustainable ways to catch and handle Blue Crab that can later feed the transformation and valorisation activities foreseen by the project” with financial assistance from the Interreg IPA South Adriatic Programme. The contract notice and additional information about the contract notice are available from KASH representatives at the address:  Rruga “Mine Peza”,Pallati 87/3, shkalla 2, kati i pare, Tirane.

The full Tender Dossier, is available at this link

The deadline for submission of applications is 16:30 h, 30.12.2025.

*tender procedures are based on the PRAG 2025 Guidance Manual.