CON1788 Request for Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner for University of Galway.

University of Galway invites tenders for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a

CON1788 Request for Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner for University of Galway.

University of Galway (ID 1400)

## Summary The University of Galway is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner. The tender is open to all eligible suppliers.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of a High-Resolution Research grade XRF Core Scanner * Delivery of the scanner to the University of Galway * Installation and commissioning of the scanner * Warranty, after-sales service, support, and training

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tender is open to all eligible suppliers. * Qualifications: Suppliers must have experience in providing high-resolution XRF core scanners. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Suppliers must have a proven track record of delivering similar equipment.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €700,000 * Submission deadline: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 at 14:00 hours (Irish local time) * Contract duration: 10 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: eTenders only. * Languages accepted: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document + Technical Specification + Warranty, after-sales service, support, and training documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits suppliers with experience in providing high-resolution XRF core scanners. * Opportunities: The contract has a 10-year duration, offering long-term business opportunities. * Risks: + Suppliers must ensure they meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender document. + The University of Galway may require additional documentation or clarification during the evaluation process.

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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