COSE1835.26 Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Maintenance of a wide-field microscope with a deconvolution system for University of Galway
University of Galway (ID 1400)
It is intended that the framework will be used for all of University of Galwayโs requirements for an integrated automated microscope imaging and analysis system. The contract will be to supply a wide-field microscope with deconvolution, along with a minimum of 5 years total warranty (1 year standard + 4 years extended). The scope of this tender includes a live cell imaging system and a minimum 5-year service contract. This will include all IT hardware and software necessary to run the system and provide tools for image analysis and deconvolution pipelines.
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-07-31. The procurement was published on 2026-07-01.
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- โข Eastern and Midland โบ Dublin
- โข Northern and Western โบ West
Procurement history
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Contract notice |
Contract notice (2026-07-01)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: COSE1835.26 Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Maintenance of a wide-field microscope with a deconvolution system for University of Galway
Short description:
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 247 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Place of performance: West ๐๏ธ
Duration: 8 years
Title
Lot Identification Number:
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: 2026-07-31 12:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-07-31 12:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8552380
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: 2026-07-31 12:30:00 ๐
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8552380
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used โ
Electronic payment will be used โ
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-07-17 12:00:00 ๐
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: University of Galway (ID 1400)
National registration number:
Postal address: University Road, Galway
Postal code: H91TK33
Postal town: Galway
Region: West ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: procure@universityofgalway.ie ๐ง
Phone: 0035391524411 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=8552380 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8552380 ๐
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
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 126-460356 (2026-07-01)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: COSE1835.26 Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Maintenance of a wide-field microscope with a deconvolution system for University of Galway
Short description:
It is intended that the framework will be used for all of University of Galwayโs requirements for an integrated automated microscope imaging and analysis system. The contract will be to supply a wide-field microscope with deconvolution, along with a minimum of 5 years total warranty (1 year standard + 4 years extended). The scope of this tender includes a live cell imaging system and a minimum 5-year service contract. This will include all IT hardware and software necessary to run the system and provide tools for image analysis and deconvolution pipelines.
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Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 247 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
0
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Place of performance: West ๐๏ธ
Duration: 8 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: 2026-07-31 12:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-07-31 12:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8552380
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:
The framework agreement has a duration of eight years due to the specialised nature of the equipment and the requirement to ensure continuity of service, maintenance, support, and supply throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Maximum number of participants: 1
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-07-31 12:30:00 ๐
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8552380
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used โ
Electronic payment will be used โ
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-07-17 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
E-mail: procure@universityofgalway.ie ๐ง
Phone: 0035391524411 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=8552380 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8552380 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 126-460356 (2026-07-01)
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