Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Laser Diffraction-BasedParticle Size Analyser for University College Cork (UCC)
University College Cork
Tenders are sought for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a laser diffraction-based particle size analyser for use in the Sedimentology Laboratory, Department of Geography, University College Cork (UCC). The instrument must be capable of analysing a broad range of particle sizes (from sub-micron to millimetre scale) in both wet and dry modes. It will support high-resolution granulometric analysis of sediments from fluvial, lacustrine, estuarine, and marine environments. The analyser will be a critical component of UCC's research infrastructure, supporting teaching and research in sedimentology, soil science, and geomorphology. The system should include interchangeable wet and dry dispersion units, automated alignment and calibration, and software compliant with ISO 13320 standards. A full installation and training package must be provided, along with a comprehensive warranty and after-sales support plan. The successful supplier will demonstrate proven experience in delivering and supporting similar systems in academic research environments.
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-08-20. The procurement was published on 2025-07-30.
Who? What?- โข Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) โบ Measuring instruments
- โข Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) โบ Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- โข Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) โบ Optical instruments
- โข Aฯฯฮนฮบฮฎ โบ ฮฯฯฮตฮนฮฟฯ ฮคฮฟฮผฮญฮฑฯ ฮฮธฮทฮฝฯฮฝ
- โข Eastern and Midland โบ Dublin
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Contract notice |
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Laser Diffraction-BasedParticle Size Analyser for University College Cork (UCC)
Short description:
โTenders are sought for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a laser diffraction-based particle size analyser for use in the Sedimentology...โ
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Measuring instruments ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 40 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
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Estimated value excluding VAT: 40 000 EUR ๐ฐ
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) โ
Description of the procurement:
โTenders are sought for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a laser diffraction-based particle size analyser for use in the Sedimentology...โ
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Measuring instruments ๐ฆ
Additional products/services:
- Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ๐ฆ
- Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ๐ฆ
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- Optical instruments ๐ฆ
Place of performance: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Duration: 2 years
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0001
Scope of the procurement
Additional products/services:
- Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ๐ฆ
- Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ๐ฆ
Show more (1)
- Optical instruments ๐ฆ
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โ
Legal basis: Other
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-08-20 12:00:00 ๐
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 180 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-08-13 12:00:00 ๐
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: University College Cork
National registration number:
IE0006286E
Postal address: University College Cork, 6 Elderwood, College Road
Postal code: T12 VH39
Postal town: Cork
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: procurement@ucc.ie ๐ง
Phone: +353 21 4903514 ๐
URL: https://www.ucc.ie ๐
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ucc.ie ๐
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Buyer contracting type: The buyer is a contracting entity
Main activity
Education
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=6222145 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6222145 ๐
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐
Source: OJS 2025/S 146-505988 (2025-07-30)