Education Procurement Service (EPS)
## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of the Marine Institute is seeking to procure an automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) instrument for use in marine biotoxin monitoring and analysis. The contract value is estimated at €110,000.
## Scope & Deliverables * Supply, installation, and commissioning of an automated SPE instrument * Warranty and service contract covering up to 5 years from date of installation * Instrument must be capable of delivering reliable, reproducible, and efficient sample preparation
## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in supplying laboratory equipment + Ability to install and commission the instrument * Certifications/Experience: + Compliance with EU regulations for laboratory equipment + Relevant experience in marine biotoxin monitoring and analysis
## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €110,000 * Submission deadline: 09/09/2026 12:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 12 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in supplying laboratory equipment and installing complex instruments. * Opportunities include a 5-year warranty and service contract, as well as potential for future contracts with the Marine Institute. * Risks include the need to comply with EU regulations for laboratory equipment and the complexity of the instrument installation process.
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