Education Procurement Service (EPS)
## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a stand-alone automatic slide staining and glass cover slipping system for University College Dublin (UCD). The estimated value of the contract is €88,500.
## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of a stand-alone automatic slide staining and glass cover slipping system * Delivery of the system to UCD * Installation and commissioning of the system * Support for the system
## Key Requirements * Tenderers must have experience in supplying laboratory equipment * Tenderers must have a proven track record of delivering high-quality equipment * Tenderers must comply with the requirements outlined in the procurement document
## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €88,500 * Submission deadline: Monday, 14 September 2026, 12:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender response document, procurement document, and ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) * Opportunities: The contract offers a chance to supply a high-quality laboratory equipment to a reputable university * Risks: The tender requires a high level of technical expertise and a proven track record of delivering high-quality equipment
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