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 capability for elemental mapping.
The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-09-23.
The procurement was published on 2019-08-23.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: LEE714C — WIT — Supply of a Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope
Products/services: Microscopes📦
Short description:
“Waterford institute of technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase a benchtop scanning electron microscope to support research and industry engagement at the...”
Short description
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 capability for elemental mapping.
The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
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 capability for elemental mapping.
The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
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Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 12
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“Please note, the education procurement service, on behalf of Public Sector Bodies, reserve the right to purchase up to an additional two (2) instruments,...”
Description of options
Please note, the education procurement service, on behalf of Public Sector Bodies, reserve the right to purchase up to an additional two (2) instruments, should such a need arise within twelve (12) months, commencing from the date of award notice.
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Additional information: All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only.
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Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-09-23
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2019-09-23
12:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Source: OJS 2019/S 164-402127 (2019-08-23)
Contract award notice (2019-12-19) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: LEE714C — WIT — Supply of a Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope
RFT 156224
Short description:
“Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase a benchtop scanning electron microscope to support research and industry engagement at the...”
Short description
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 100k 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 capability for elemental mapping.
The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 88 550 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase a benchtop scanning electron microscope to support research and industry engagement at the...”
Description of the procurement
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 100k 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 capability for elemental mapping.
The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
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Price
Information about options
Description of options:
“Please note, the education procurement service, on behalf of public sector bodies, reserve the right to purchase up to an additional 2 instruments, should...”
Description of options
Please note, the education procurement service, on behalf of public sector bodies, reserve the right to purchase up to an additional 2 instruments, should such a need arise within 12 months, commencing from the date of award notice.
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 164-402127
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Title: LEE714C — WIT — Supply of a Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2019-12-09 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Hitachi High Technologies Europe GmbH
National registration number: VAT No. GB 805053169
Postal address: Whitebrook Park, Lower Cookham Rd
Postal town: Maidenhead
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 1628585200📞
E-mail: patrick.marks@hht-eu.com📧
Fax: +44 1628585391 📠
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
URL: http://www.hht-eu.com🌏
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 88 550 💰
Source: OJS 2019/S 247-609181 (2019-12-19)