The EPA requests tenders for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of two (2) High Purity
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of two High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This contract supports the routine analysis of gamma radiation in food and environmental matrices.
## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of two (2) High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors. - Delivery to Dublin, Ireland. - Installation and commissioning of the equipment. - Performance of routine analysis support for gamma radiation in food and environmental matrices.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document. - Specific technical qualifications and experience requirements are not explicitly stated in the summary data; refer to the full procurement documents for detailed selection criteria. - The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €130,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 10 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 84 months. - Tender validity period: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is required. - Submission address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8061284 - Language: English. - Key documents: Download procurement documents from https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8061284. - Additional information requests deadline: 3 June 2026 at 12:00 IST.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized scientific instrument suppliers with capabilities in installation and commissioning. - Opportunity: Long-term contract (7 years) provides stable revenue; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risk: Technical specifications for HPGe detectors are highly specialized; failure to meet exact technical criteria may lead to exclusion. - Complexity: The 84-month duration requires robust long-term service and maintenance planning.
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