University College Cork request the supply of a Laser Confocal Microscope for use with semiconductor
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring a laser confocal microscope for University College Cork (UCC). The scope includes the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and calibration of the equipment.
## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of a laser confocal microscope system. - Delivery of the equipment to UCC. - On-site installation and technical commissioning. - Calibration services to ensure operational standards.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided data; bidders must refer to the full tender documents for specific qualification and experience requirements. - As an Open procedure, participation is generally unrestricted for qualified economic operators.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €155,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 15 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the EPS portal or designated electronic platform). - Languages: Not stated (likely English given the Irish context). - Key documents to prepare: Not stated (standard requirements usually include financial statements, technical specifications compliance, and eligibility declarations).
## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suitable for specialized medical/scientific equipment suppliers with strong installation and calibration capabilities. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€155k) for a prestigious academic institution, potentially leading to future maintenance or upgrade contracts. - Risk: Tight timeline between publication (Jul 24) and deadline (Aug 15) requires rapid response; technical specifications must be met precisely to avoid disqualification. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access, likely resulting in significant competition from established laboratory equipment vendors.
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.
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