Request-for-Tenders under Open Procedure for the Supply of Service Contracts [1 Lot 19 Categories] for Multiple Laboratory Instruments to The State Laboratory TENDER REFERENCE: SL2026SC

Request-for-Tenders under Open Procedure for the Supply of Service Contracts [1 Lot 19 Categories] for Multiple Laboratory Instruments to The State Laboratory TENDER REFERENCE: SL2026SC

State Laboratory

## Summary The State Laboratory is seeking a supplier for the supply of service contracts for multiple laboratory instruments. The estimated value of the contract is €4,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of service contracts for 19 categories of laboratory instruments * Execution of contracts within the framework of sheltered employment programmes

## Key Requirements * Authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed for service contracts (no further information provided) * Estimated duration: 48 months * Participation is not reserved, and procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €4,000,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Aug 27 14:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8702552 * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Contract documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in laboratory instrument maintenance and repair services. * Opportunities include a 48-month contract duration, providing stability for the supplier. * Risks include the need for authorisation or membership of a particular organisation, which may limit participation.

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.

State Laboratory has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 5 contract(s) worth around €395,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include m-hance, SecureSpace IT Broker LTD, Thermo Scientific.