RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Plant Extraction System for TU Dublin

A laboratory­scale, high­performance plant extraction system, Extractor E200 (or equivalent), designed

RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Plant Extraction System for TU Dublin

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is procuring a laboratory-scale, high-performance plant extraction system (Extractor E200 or equivalent) for research purposes. The contract covers the supply, delivery, and installation of equipment integrating microwave and ultrasound-assisted extraction technologies.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of a plant extraction system capable of efficient, sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds. - Integration of microwave and ultrasound-assisted technologies for both solvent-free and solvent-based processes. - Delivery and installation at TU Dublin’s Park House campus in Dublin. - Support for process development and scale-up studies.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Documentation: Completion of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) for exclusion grounds. - Technical Compliance: Equipment must match the specified technical requirements for laboratory-scale extraction. - Experience: Specific past experience requirements are detailed in the attached Technical Specification (Appendix 1).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €56,500 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 14:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 4 Years. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8093038). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Tender Response Document. - Completed Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2). - Technical Specification compliance (Appendix 1). - ESPD form.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized laboratory equipment suppliers with experience in academic or research sector installations. - Opportunity: Low-value contract reduces administrative burden; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risk: Strict adherence to technical specifications is critical; installation logistics in Dublin must be accounted for. - Compliance: Electronic invoicing and ordering are mandatory; ensure IT systems support these requirements.

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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