GALW/COSE1847/26 Conducting technical and pre-clinical research and development of a novel cardiovascular medical device.

GALW/COSE1847/26 Conducting technical and pre-clinical research and development of a novel cardiovascular medical device.

University of Galway (ID 1400)

## Summary The University of Galway is seeking tenders for the conducting technical and pre-clinical research and development of a novel cardiovascular medical device. The contract involves two lots of services, with an estimated value of €350,000 excluding VAT.

## Scope & Deliverables * Lot 1: R&D Consultant to provide services in the development of a novel cardiovascular medical device for evaluation in a pre-clinical study. * Lot 2: Evaluation of a novel cardiovascular medical device in a large animal model, including developing a protocol and study strategy, implanting prototype devices in acute animals, and assessing prototypes.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000) * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €350,000 excluding VAT * Submission deadline: Tue Aug 25 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits companies with experience in research and development services, particularly in cardiovascular medical devices. * Opportunities include collaborating with the University of Galway on a novel technology for supporting the right ventricle during periods of pressure overload. * Risks include meeting the requirements of the contract, including developing a protocol and study strategy, and assessing prototypes.

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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