Open Competition for the supply of a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Open Competition for the supply of a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Maynooth University

## Summary Maynooth University is procuring a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) through an open competition. This tender targets suppliers capable of supplying high-precision scientific instrumentation for academic research purposes.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of a new Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) system. - Delivery, installation, and commissioning of the equipment at Maynooth University. - Provision of necessary technical documentation and user manuals. - Training for university staff on equipment operation and maintenance.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators meeting EU public procurement rules. - Technical Specifications: The equipment must meet the specific scientific requirements outlined in the full tender documents (not provided in summary data). - Experience: Demonstrated experience in supplying complex scientific instrumentation to higher education or research institutions is typically required. - Certifications: Standard ISO certifications for manufacturing and quality management are likely expected, though specific technical standards are not listed in the summary.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Wed Aug 27 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing the XRD specifications and compliance. - Financial offer. - Evidence of eligibility and selection criteria (e.g., turnover, technical capacity).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for specialized scientific instrument manufacturers or authorized distributors with strong academic sector relationships. - Opportunities: Access to a prestigious Irish university client; potential for long-term service and maintenance contracts post-installation. - Risks: High technical complexity requires precise specification adherence; competitive pricing pressure in the scientific equipment market. - Timing: Short preparation window (approx. 5 weeks from publication to deadline) requires immediate resource allocation.

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.