Contract for the Refurbishment, Upgrade and Integration of existing 500lt Bioreactor Vessel and the Supply, Upgrade and Integration of 1,000lt Bioreactor Vessel for Irish Bioeconomy Foundation (IBF)

IBF is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced economic operators for the delivery of bioreactor

Contract for the Refurbishment, Upgrade and Integration of existing 500lt Bioreactor Vessel and the Supply, Upgrade and Integration of 1,000lt Bioreactor Vessel for Irish Bioeconomy Foundation (IBF)

Irish Bioeconomy Foundation CLG

## Summary The Irish Bioeconomy Foundation CLG is procuring the refurbishment, upgrade, and integration of an existing 500-liter bioreactor vessel, alongside the supply, upgrade, and integration of a new 1,000-liter bioreactor vessel. This open procedure targets specialized engineering and bioprocessing equipment suppliers.

## Scope & Deliverables - Refurbishment, upgrade, and integration of an existing 500-liter bioreactor vessel. - Supply, upgrade, and integration of a new 1,000-liter bioreactor vessel. - Full integration of both systems to ensure operational compatibility.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific exclusions noted. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in bioreactor engineering, refurbishment, and system integration. - Certifications: Standard industry certifications for pressure vessels and bioprocessing equipment likely required (specifics not stated). - Experience: Proven track record in similar bioreactor projects is essential.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €70,000.00 - Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing refurbishment and supply plans, commercial bid, company registration documents, and proof of relevant experience/certifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized bioprocessing equipment manufacturers or engineering firms with strong integration capabilities. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts or future upgrades within the bioeconomy sector. - Risks: Technical complexity in integrating existing and new vessels may lead to unforeseen engineering challenges; tight timeline requires immediate resource allocation. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiation through technical expertise and value-added services is critical.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Irish Bioeconomy Foundation CLG has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €500,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Premier Green Energy Operations Ltd.