Bio 3D Printer

A Bio­printer for multiscale, multi­material printing of cells and biomaterials that allows scientists and

Bio 3D Printer

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland_362

## Summary The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is procuring a Bio 3D Printer for multiscale, multi-material printing of cells and biomaterials. The estimated value of the contract is €400,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - A Bio 3D Printer capable of multiscale, multi-material printing of cells and biomaterials. - Precise fabrication of complex 3D tissue models and scaffold structures. - Seamless combination of various dispensing technologies in a single print run.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated. - Qualifications: + Suppliers must be established in the European Union or have a registered office within the EU. + Suppliers must provide proof of experience with similar equipment. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Suppliers must demonstrate experience with 3D printing technology and ability to meet the requirements specified.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €400,000. - Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 12 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is in place.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the etenders.gov.ie portal. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file). + CFT RCSI Bio 3D Printer (associated document).

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit suppliers with experience in 3D printing technology and a strong track record of delivering complex equipment to the education sector. - Opportunities: Suppliers can benefit from a 12-month contract, providing stability and potential for repeat business. - Risks: + The procurement is subject to Directive 2014/24/EU, which may impose strict requirements on suppliers. + The contract duration is relatively short, potentially limiting opportunities for long-term partnerships.

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.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland_362 has 6 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 7 contract(s) worth around €2,476,209.

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