2023-08-23FHU Molecular Services (Marine Institute_1141)
Tenders are invited for the provision of laboratory services consisting of two related requirements; diagnostic molecular testing for established programmes, alongside development and implementation of novel molecular methods in the area of finfish, crustacean and molluscan health. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documents.
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2023-08-10The establishment of a single-party framework agreement for the provision of laboratory services to the Irish... (The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board)
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is a company limited by guarantee, responsible for the regulation of both flat and National Hunt racing, including Point-to-Point racing, in Ireland. The IHRB is solely and independently responsible for making and enforcing the Rules of Racing in Ireland under the Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016 including making all decisions in relation to equine anti-doping forensic services for horse racing. The IHRB is now seeking expressions of interest from suitably …
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2023-06-30LA2601C - RFT for the Provision of Calibration Services of Temperature Mapping for the Department of Agriculture,... (Education Procurement Service EPS)
Tenders are sought for the calibration services of temperature mapping for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine laboratory sites at Backweston Campus in Celbridge, Co. Kildare and regional locations in Athlone, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick and Sligo. DAFM laboratories require temperature mapping of a variety of their temperature-controlled laboratory equipment, with a range of temperatures, at specified frequencies throughout the duration covered by this tender, according to the specifications …
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2023-05-19Provision of services for DNA extraction and genotyping of Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for DNA extraction and genotyping of Atlantic herring individuals (Clupea harengus) with a Thermofisher Axiom Genotyping Array (384 format) or equivalent.
The core requirement is the processing and analyses of herring samples from surveys, commercial catches and spawning/baseline samples. Based on previous years it is expected that c. 2016 individual herring will be sampled in total each year.
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:IdentiGEN Ltd
2022-11-18UCC - RFT for the Supply of a Parallel Microbioreactor to UCC (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Tenders are sought for the supply, delivery, and installation of a parallel micro-bioreactor system capable of performing up to 48 individual fermentation experiments with a working volume of 2 to 5 ml. The micro-bioreactor system provides independent control of pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature. The system is capable of automated liquid and gas addition as required during fermentation process. The experiments can be operated in a batch or fed-batch mode. The parallel microbioreactor system can …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Rtd Technology Ltd., T/A Asistec
2022-07-22A Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
The soil sampling programme at field scale will provide the basis for the next generation of soil-specific nutrient management advice and underpin targeted fertiliser and organic manure applications (right nutrient type, right application rate, right time & right place) across all farming systems in Ireland. Farmers will also be provided with indicative soil carbon results for their land, an important baseline result on an individual and national level from a soil health and climate change perspective. …
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2022-04-13Provision of Shellfish and Fish Sample Processing Services for The Marine Institute (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Marine Institute, a semi State body, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of shellfish, fish sample and crustacean processing services for Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The contract is for a period of 4 years with an option to extend for a further one 12 months by mutual agreement.
Currently a requirement exists for a contractor to carry out the initial stages of shellfish, fish and crustacean sample preparation for analysis. This will include early morning collection of …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:AQUAFACT International Services Ltd.
2022-04-04AG1889R - Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of Animal Housing Equipment (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure rodent housing equipment for its breeding area to increase the holding capacity per square metre. The housing equipment will be based on a rack and cage system to create a number of individually ventilated cages. This will require suitable mobile air handling units (AHU’s) which will condition the incoming air and exhaust to the main building AHU system. Changing stations will also be required to permit safe manipulation of the cages without the rodents …
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2021-12-22Provision of Molecular Biology Support Services to the Fish Health Unit Laboratories (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the Molecular Biology support services. In summary, the Services comprise: the supply of the following laboratory support service at the National Reference Laboratories for finfish, crustacean and molluscan diseases based in the Marine Institute.
The services consist of molecular analysis of finfish, crustacean and molluscan samples for the detection of pathogens, specific method …
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2021-10-22A specialist service to prepare: A Framework for developing Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) & Nature Based Solutions... (Southern Regional Assembly)
The SRA are inviting tenders from suitably qualified applicants for the preparation of A Framework for developing Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) & Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in the Southern Region. A BGI and NBS Framework for the Southern Region will deliver: A high-level framework for settlements of all scales on how they could utilise BGI and NBS to improve biodiversity and climate resilience while creating societal and economic gains. A resource that is useful and applicable to all Local …
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2021-03-19LSO1383C — TCD — Supply of Services for DNA Methylation Arrays for the TILDA Study (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
TILDA requires analysis of at least 800 DNA samples, including control samples and quality control (QC) samples, on the Illumina EPIC 850K Methylation Array in 1 batch, from mid-2021.
The DNA samples have been extracted from peripheral blood using the ‘Salting out’ method performed using Qiagen Autopure kits and are resuspended in TE buffer. DNA samples have been normalised at a concentration of 100ng/ul using Invitrogen Quant-iT dsDNA HS Assay Kits.
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Edinburgh Innovations
2020-11-063D Bioprinter (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
Request for supply and installation of a 3D Bioprinter for our laboratory whose research is focused on the fabrication of 3D regenerative biomaterial constructs.
The 3D Printer should be compatible with a range of bio-compatible and synthetic materials/bioinks. The temperature of the print shelf/bed should be adjustable. Multiple extruders/print heads required. Extruder temperature should be adjustable. High resolution printing in X, Y and Z directions is necessary for the fabrication of constructs with …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Regenhu SA
2020-09-15DAFM - RFT for the Provision of Mycobacterium Bovis Culture & PCR Testing (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites tenders from laboratories to carry out laboratory testing to detect and culture isolates of Mycobacterium bovis. Applicants should note that culturing of Mycobacterium bovis may only be carried out in a laboratory operating at biosafety level 3 or higher. The testing and culture must be carried out under an appropriate quality system, and any testing laboratory must be approved by the TB National Reference Laboratory (NRL).
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:FarmLab Diagnostics Ltd
2020-08-14DAFM — RFT for the Provision of Gamma-interferon Sample Testing (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is seeking tenders for the provision of Gamma Interferon TB Testing Services. The test must be carried out under an appropriate quality system, using the Bovigam Gamma Interferon Assay. DAFM will provide the gamma interferon assay ELISA kits to the successful applicant. Any testing laboratory must be approved by the Irish National Reference Laboratory (NRL).
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:FarmLab Diagnostics Ltd
2020-07-13LEE882C — NUI Galway — Preclinical Evaluation of Hydrobloc (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
NUI Galway wishes to source and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contract Research Organisation (CRO) to support the research and development requirements for their Preclinical Evaluation of Hydrobloc.
The goal of the project is to develop a novel stabilised gel for the treatment of chronic pain. Specifically, this 12-month project aims to develop the Hydrobloc technology and complete all necessary safety and efficacy testing in order for this novel medical device to be ready for first in …
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2020-07-10Provision of Alcohol and Drug Testing Services to Bus Eireann (Bus Eireann/Irish Bus)
The contracting authority proposes setting up a single party framework for the provision of alcohol and drug testing for a 3-year period. The contracting authority reserves the right to extend this framework for a further period of 12 or 24 months.
The successful contractor must have the necessary skills, competence, training and certification to carry out the services required. The successful contractor will be required to produce service delivery and management reports, to designated Bus Eireann …
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2019-08-23LEE714C — WIT — Supply of a Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Waterford institute of technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase a benchtop scanning electron microscope to support research and industry engagement at the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at WIT.
A benchtop scanning electron microscope with a low equipment footprint, capable of high resolution magnifications of at least 100 000 X. Capable of holding samples of at least 25 mm in size. The SEM must include an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDS or EDX) analysis …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Hitachi High Technologies Europe GmbH
2019-07-05Request for Tenders for the Provision of Equine Teaching Services for the University of Limerick (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The supplier will provide lectures and laboratory sessions to first and third year equine science students in autumn and spring semesters. The lectures are current and research-focused lectures on equine infectious and non-infectious disease, environmental physiology and advanced topics in respiratory physiology. Lectures are to be delivered by scientists with a detailed overview of international industry and research trends and with an active and current interest in cutting-edge equine research. The …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Irish Equine Foundation Ltd