Open Competition for the supply of Indoor Aerosol Measurement Instrument

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Open Competition for the supply of Indoor Aerosol Measurement Instrument

Maynooth University

## Summary Maynooth University is procuring indoor aerosol measurement instruments through an open competition. This tender targets suppliers capable of providing specialized scientific equipment for academic research or facility management purposes.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of indoor aerosol measurement instruments. - Delivery of hardware meeting specified technical performance criteria. - Provision of necessary documentation, including user manuals and calibration certificates.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific legal entity restrictions mentioned. - Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate technical capability to supply precision scientific instrumentation. - Experience: Prior experience in supplying environmental or aerosol monitoring equipment is likely advantageous, though not explicitly mandated in the summary data. - Certifications: Standard ISO certifications for manufacturing or quality assurance may be required to prove product reliability.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated. - Submission Deadline: Fri Aug 22 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 (eTenders Ireland) is standard for this procedure type, though specific portal links are not provided in the data. - Languages: English. - Key Documents to Prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing instrument specifications. - Commercial offer (pricing schedule). - Proof of eligibility and financial standing.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized scientific instrument distributors or manufacturers with direct access to aerosol monitoring technology. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term supply relationships with a reputable Irish university, possibly leading to future maintenance or upgrade contracts. - Risks: The absence of an estimated value makes budget planning difficult; suppliers must ensure their pricing strategy remains competitive without knowing the authority's budget ceiling. - Timing: The submission window is approximately one month from publication, requiring rapid preparation of technical and commercial documentation.

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.