Supplementary Request for Tenders for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry System (LC-MS

Supplementary Request for Tenders for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry System (LC-MS

State Laboratory

## Summary The State Laboratory is seeking a supplier to provide a Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry System (LC-MS) for laboratory use. The estimated value of the contract is €300,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of a Triple Quadrupole LC-MS system * Installation and commissioning of the system

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the eTenders website * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in supplying and installing analytical equipment + Demonstrated knowledge of LC-MS systems and their applications * Certifications: None specified * Experience: Tenderers must have a proven track record of delivering similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €300,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, 25 September 2026, 13:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months

## How to Bid * Electronic submission only through the eTenders website (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8870458) * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + SL2601 RFT LCMSMS.docx (Request for Tender document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in laboratory equipment and a strong track record of delivering similar projects. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €300,000 and a duration of 36 months, providing a stable revenue stream. * Risks: + The State Laboratory is a public sector organization, which may imply a more complex procurement process. + The tender requires the supplier to provide installation and commissioning services, which may add complexity to the project.

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 1 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.