Invitation to tender for the Provision of a Digital PCR Platform, Associated Reagents and Support for Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Department within St James’s Hospital Dublin

Invitation to tender for the Provision of a Digital PCR Platform, Associated Reagents and Support for Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Department within St James’s Hospital Dublin

St James's Hospital

## Summary The Contracting Authority, St James's Hospital, is seeking to procure a digital PCR platform, associated reagents, and support for the Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Department. The estimated value of the contract is €250,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * One digital PCR instrument, including all hardware, software, and ancillary equipment required for routine operation * Minimum three-year comprehensive warranty, installation, commissioning, and training * Agreed quantity/value of development reagents and consumables at the commencement of the contract * Availability of reagents for draw-down by the laboratory as required over the three-year agreement

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250,000 * Submission deadline: Tue Nov 10 12:00:00 GMT 2026 * Contract duration: 54 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender submission, technical specifications, and commercial documents

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in providing laboratory equipment and services to the healthcare sector. * Opportunities: The contract provides a comprehensive warranty and training, which may be beneficial for the successful bidder. * Risks: The contract duration is 54 months, which may pose a risk for companies with limited resources or capacity.

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.

St James's Hospital has 19 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 92 contract(s) worth around €247,691,048.

Recent awarded suppliers include Sisk Healthcare t/a Tekno Surgical, St. James's Hospital, Cruinn Diagnostics, TLC West Ltd, Dako UK Ltd.