CON1788 Request for Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner for University of Galway.
University of Galway (ID 1400)
University of Galway invites tenders for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner The Discipline of Geography, within the School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies at the University of Galway is actively engaged in research relating to sedimentary archives, including lake, marine, and peat cores, which are critical for reconstructing past environmental and climatic conditions. These research activities require high-resolution, non-destructive analytical techniques to characterise elemental composition and stratigraphy. The acquisition of an XRF core scanner will significantly enhance the Disciplineโs analytical capabilities, supporting existing research programmes and enabling new avenues of investigation in environmental and archaeological sciences. The XRF core scanner system is required for the non-destructive analysis of drill cores and wet sediment cores, with elemental detection spanning magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U). The system will be used for advanced research applications in geoscience, environmental science, and related disciplines. The investment in this equipment aligns with the University of Galwayโs strategic priorities in sustainability, climate action, and research excellence, and will contribute to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration within the School and across the wider research community. Note: Tenderers must use the Tender Response Document and other documents provided by the Contracting Authority in preparing their response. The response documents must be uploaded in a ZIP file on eTenders in order to protect the integrity of file names. Please include your company name in the title of each document.
DeadlineDeadline 2026-07-23
Who? What?- โข Checking and testing apparatus โบ Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- โข Checking and testing apparatus โบ Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations
- โข Detection and analysis apparatus โบ Spectrometers
- โข Instruments for measuring quantities โบ Apparatus for measuring radiation
- โข Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) โบ Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- โข Aฯฯฮนฮบฮฎ โบ ฮฯฯฮตฮนฮฟฯ ฮคฮฟฮผฮญฮฑฯ ฮฮธฮทฮฝฯฮฝ
- โข Eastern and Midland โบ Dublin
- โข Northern and Western โบ West
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Contract notice |
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: CON1788 Request for Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Resolution Research grade X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanner for University of Galway.
Short description:
Products/services: Detection and analysis apparatus ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 700 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
0
Additional products/services:
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Place of performance: West ๐๏ธ
Duration: 10 years
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0001
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โ
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-07-23 14:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-07-23 14:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8464860
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: 12 months
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators โ
Description
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Maximum number of participants: 1
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-07-23 14:30:00 ๐
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8464860
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used โ
Electronic payment will be used โ
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-07-14 12:00:00 ๐
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: University of Galway (ID 1400)
National registration number:
0022578J
Postal address: University Road, Galway
Postal code: H91TK33
Postal town: Galway
Region: West ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Contact point: Procurement and Contracts Office at University of Galway
E-mail: procure@universityofgalway.ie ๐ง
Phone: 91 524411 ๐
URL: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ ๐
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ ๐
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
Education
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8464860 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8464860 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
Same as: Review body
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2026/S 119-430553 (2026-06-19)
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