Slide Scanning Microscope

A slide scanning microscope for high throughput brightlight and fluorescence microscopy in a research

Slide Scanning Microscope

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland_362

## Summary The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is procuring a slide scanning microscope for high throughput brightlight and fluorescence microscopy in a research laboratory setting. The estimated value of the contract is €285,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of a slide scanning microscope for high throughput brightlight and fluorescence microscopy * Installation and testing of the equipment * Training on the use of the microscope

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered with the relevant Irish authorities. * Qualifications: The tenderer must have experience in supplying laboratory equipment to educational institutions. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: The tenderer must have a proven track record of supplying high-quality laboratory equipment.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €285,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026 at 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 12 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Technical proposal + Commercial proposal

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in supplying laboratory equipment to educational institutions. * Opportunities: The contract provides a 12-month duration, which could provide stability for the successful bidder. * Risks: + The contract is subject to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). + The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes (not yet known).

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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