UL1060 Supply of Microwave Vacuum Drying System for the University of Limerick (UL)

The purchase of a Microwave Vacuum Drying System, The unit must be operable by one person and

UL1060 Supply of Microwave Vacuum Drying System for the University of Limerick (UL)

University of Limerick_1124

## Summary The University of Limerick is procuring a Microwave Vacuum Drying System for processing marine biomass and food products. This single-lot supply contract requires a unit operable by one person, with performance located in the Mid-West region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of a Microwave Vacuum Drying System. - Equipment must effectively dry a range of marine biomass and food products. - System must be operable by a single person. - Performance location: University of Limerick, Mid-West (IE051).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the Procurement Document (not specified in notice). - Certifications: Compliance with grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document. - Experience: Not explicitly stated in the notice; refer to full tender docs.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €130,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 11 June 2026, 16:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 5 Years. - Tender Validity: 60 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8068519). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Completed ESPD (European Single Procurement Document). - Technical proposal/specifications. - Commercial offer. - Proof of compliance with exclusion grounds. - Information Requests: Deadline 04 June 2026, 16:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized industrial drying equipment manufacturers or distributors with food-grade processing experience. - Opportunity: Clear technical requirement (single-operator, biomass/food focus) limits vague competition if specifications are precise. - Risk: Short preparation window (5 weeks from publication); ensure eTenders registration and ESPD setup are completed immediately. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and validity periods is critical; no electronic catalogues allowed.

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.

University of Limerick_1124 has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €162,733,930.

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