Open Competition for the supply of Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Maynooth University is seeking Ultra High­Performance Liquid Chromatography for acquisition and

Open Competition for the supply of Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Maynooth University

## Summary Maynooth University is procuring Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) systems through an open competition. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering advanced analytical instrumentation for academic research purposes.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography equipment. - Delivery and installation of the specified hardware. - Provision of necessary documentation and support for the academic environment.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility is open to any supplier meeting the criteria for an Open Procedure. - Specific technical qualifications, certifications, or prior experience levels are not explicitly detailed in the provided data. - Bidders must comply with standard public procurement regulations applicable to Irish higher education institutions.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €81,000.00 - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 20 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish open tenders). - Languages: English (implied by jurisdiction and authority). - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, technical specifications compliance sheet, financial offer, and any required legal declarations (e.g., EPDs).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized laboratory equipment suppliers with strong relationships in the Irish higher education sector. - Opportunities: Provides a clear entry point into Maynooth University’s research infrastructure; potential for future service contracts or upgrades. - Risks: Narrow scope limits upsell opportunities; strict adherence to technical specs is critical given the specialized nature of UHPLC. - Timing: Short window between publication (Jul 17) and deadline (Aug 20) requires rapid internal mobilization.

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.

Maynooth University has 40 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 100 contract(s) worth around €119,345,094.

Recent awarded suppliers include Catalysto Ltd, Mitchell Kane, Red&Grey, Zinc Design Consultants, Maynooth University.