Coherent OTDR Fiber Sensing Module

Tenders are sought for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Coherent OTDR Fiber

Coherent OTDR Fiber Sensing Module

Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336

## Summary Trinity College Dublin is procuring a Coherent OTDR Fiber Sensing Module for smart infrastructure and structural health monitoring. The contract includes the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a specialized platform integrating Attenuation, Brillouin, and Coherent OTDR technologies.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a single compact Coherent OTDR Fiber Sensing Module. - Real-time, phase-sensitive distributed sensing along standard optical fibers. - Integration of A-, B-, and C-OTDR technologies in one unit. - Support for firmware modification access. - Performance of works within Dublin (IE061).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document (not explicitly listed in the notice). - Experience: Selection criteria are sourced from the Procurement Document. - Technical: Must support real-time phase-sensitive distributed sensing for critical asset protection. - Sustainability: 10% weighting assigned to Environmental and Sustainability criteria (Climate change mitigation/National Green Public Procurement criteria).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €85,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 02 June 2026, 14:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 2 Years. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## 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=8097642 - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Download the Tender Documents ZIP file from the procurement document list. Prepare responses to selection criteria and technical specifications as outlined in the Procurement Document.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized fiber-optic sensing manufacturers with installation capabilities in Ireland. - Opportunity: Low competition risk due to highly specific technical requirements (integrated A/B/C-OTDR platform). - Risk: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and tight timeline (approx. 3 weeks from publication). - Strategic: Strong emphasis on environmental sustainability (10% weight) may favor suppliers with strong green credentials.

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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