The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Biopharma Processing Equipment in four (4) lots for Cork Education and Training Board.

The Cork Education and Training Board proposes to engage in a competitive process for the

The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Biopharma Processing Equipment in four (4) lots for Cork Education and Training Board.

Cork Education and Training Board

## Summary The Cork Education and Training Board is procuring biopharma processing equipment in four lots for use within a training facility that provides learners with skills to be technicians/operators within the biopharma processing sector.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply, delivery, and commissioning of biopharma processing equipment in four lots: + LOT-0001: Platform Bioreactor + LOT-0002: Autoclave + Additional two lots not specified

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Suppliers must have relevant experience and expertise in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Suppliers must have a proven track record of delivering similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework agreement with reopening of competition for some lots

## How to Bid * Electronic submission required through the eTenders website * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission document + Technical proposal + Commercial proposal

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to educational institutions. * Opportunities: + Potential for repeat business through the framework agreement + Opportunity to supply high-value equipment to a reputable client * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract + Need for suppliers to demonstrate relevant experience and expertise

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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