The EPA Dublin Laboratory is seeking tenders for an automated instrument to perform routine analysis
Environmental Protection Agency
## Summary The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is procuring an automated instrument for analyzing pH, conductivity, salinity, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in water samples. The contract includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and verification of the equipment.
## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of automated water analysis instrument. - Delivery and installation of the equipment. - Commissioning and verification of system performance. - Comprehensive training for EPA staff.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to all qualified suppliers. - Qualifications: Proven experience in supplying and installing specialized environmental monitoring instruments. - Certifications: Compliance with relevant Irish and EU public procurement regulations. - Experience: Demonstrated capability in water quality analysis technology and post-installation support.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €60,000.00 - Submission deadline: Wed Jul 30 17:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish public procurement portal (PES). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender documentation. - Technical proposal detailing instrument specifications and compliance. - Financial offer. - Evidence of eligibility and past performance.
## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suitable for specialized laboratory equipment suppliers with strong environmental sector experience. - Opportunities: Low barrier to entry due to modest contract value; potential for long-term service contracts or future tenders with the EPA. - Risks: Tight timeline (less than one month from publication); strict compliance requirements for technical verification and training deliverables. - Competition: Likely competitive among niche instrument vendors; price sensitivity may be high given the fixed budget.
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.
Environmental Protection Agency has 22 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 118 contract(s) worth around €71,496,645.
Recent awarded suppliers include Cork Institute of Technology, RPS Group Limited, Life Science Recruitment, Arup, Compass Informatics Ltd.
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