High-Temperature Composite Autoclave for TU Dublin

Tenders are sought for a Composite Autoclave capable of processing high­temperature thermoplastic

High-Temperature Composite Autoclave for TU Dublin

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is procuring a high-temperature composite autoclave via an open procedure. This equipment is intended for advanced materials research and manufacturing capabilities within the university.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of a high-temperature composite autoclave. - Installation and commissioning of the equipment at TU Dublin facilities. - Provision of necessary training for university staff on operation and maintenance. - Warranty and after-sales support services.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; no specific exclusion criteria noted. - Qualifications: Demonstrated technical capability to supply specialized industrial autoclaves. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar high-temperature pressure vessels to academic or industrial research institutions. - Certifications: Equipment must meet relevant EU safety and pressure equipment directives (PED). Supplier should hold ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management certification.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Mon Aug 11 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender form. - Technical proposal detailing specifications and compliance. - Financial offer (price schedule). - Evidence of economic and technical capacity (references, certifications). - Declaration of non-exclusion grounds.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized industrial equipment manufacturers with strong R&D sector experience. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts and future equipment upgrades within TU Dublin’s expanding research infrastructure. - Risks: Technical specifications may be highly specific, requiring precise engineering alignment; delivery timelines for custom autoclaves can be lengthy, impacting installation schedules. - Competition: Open procedure implies potential for international bidders; thorough compliance with technical annexes is critical to avoid disqualification.

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.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has 65 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 79 contract(s) worth around €71,399,777.

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