LA2479C - UL - RFT for Supply of Equipment for the High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facility (3 Lots) at the University of Limerick
The current High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) facility at the Bernal Institute comprises a field-emission JEOL 2100F and a Thermofisher aberration correction and monochromated Titan Themis cubed TEM. The JEOL 2100F TEM is in active use for the purpose of bright field (BF) and dark field (DF) TEM imaging, electron diffraction, high resolution (HR)-TEM, scanning TEM (STEM), with high angle annular dark field (HAADF), BF and secondary electron (SE2) detectors, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometry analysis, and tomography. The Titan Themis is in active use for HR-TEM and HAADF STEM (facilitated by image and probe correctors). Analytical capabilities include EDX spectroscopy and dual electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Associated holders for the Titan allow in situ analysis with heating and electrical biasing capabilities in vacuum, liquid, and gas phase environments, including gas mixing. Tenders are sought for the Supply of Equipment for the High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facility. Three items of equipment are to be purchased. (i) a transmission electron microscope (ii) an in-situ indenter and (iii) an automated vitrification instrument for rapid cooling of samples These instruments will be installed in the basement of the MSSI building of the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick. A floor plan of the intended location is provided – document reference LA2479C TEM room requirements.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-11-13.
The procurement was published on 2023-10-09.
Contract notice (2023-10-09) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Education Procurement Service EPS
Postal address: Castletroy Limerick
Postal town: Limerick
Postal code: V94 DK53
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: siobhan.a.ryan@ul.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
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Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“LA2479C - UL - RFT for Supply of Equipment for the High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facility (3 Lots) at the University of Limerick”
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)📦
Short description:
“The current High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) facility at the Bernal Institute comprises a field-emission JEOL 2100F and a Thermofisher...”
Short description
The current High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) facility at the Bernal Institute comprises a field-emission JEOL 2100F and a Thermofisher aberration correction and monochromated Titan Themis cubed TEM. The JEOL 2100F TEM is in active use for the purpose of bright field (BF) and dark field (DF) TEM imaging, electron diffraction, high resolution (HR)-TEM, scanning TEM (STEM), with high angle annular dark field (HAADF), BF and secondary electron (SE2) detectors, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometry analysis, and tomography. The Titan Themis is in active use for HR-TEM and HAADF STEM (facilitated by image and probe correctors). Analytical capabilities include EDX spectroscopy and dual electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Associated holders for the Titan allow in situ analysis with heating and electrical biasing capabilities in vacuum, liquid, and gas phase environments, including gas mixing. Tenders are sought for the Supply of Equipment for the High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facility. Three items of equipment are to be purchased. (i) a transmission electron microscope (ii) an in-situ indenter and (iii) an automated vitrification instrument for rapid cooling of samples These instruments will be installed in the basement of the MSSI building of the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick. A floor plan of the intended location is provided – document reference LA2479C TEM room requirements.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 1 184 264 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 3
The current High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) facility at the Bernal Institute comprises a field-emission JEOL 2100F and a Thermofisher aberration correction and monochromated Titan Themis cubed TEM. The JEOL 2100F TEM is in active use for the purpose of bright field (BF) and dark field (DF) TEM imaging, electron diffraction, high resolution (HR)-TEM, scanning TEM (STEM), with high angle annular dark field (HAADF), BF and secondary electron (SE2) detectors, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometry analysis, and tomography. The Titan Themis is in active use for HR-TEM and HAADF STEM (facilitated by image and probe correctors). Analytical capabilities include EDX spectroscopy and dual electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Associated holders for the Titan allow in situ analysis with heating and electrical biasing capabilities in vacuum, liquid, and gas phase environments, including gas mixing. Tenders are sought for the Supply of Equipment for the High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facility. Three items of equipment are to be purchased. (i) a transmission electron microscope (ii) an in-situ indenter and (iii) an automated vitrification instrument for rapid cooling of samples These instruments will be installed in the basement of the MSSI building of the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick. A floor plan of the intended location is provided – document reference LA2479C TEM room requirements.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 184 264 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 12
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a...”
Description of renewals
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a maximum of (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: In situ TEM indenter
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 184 264 💰
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Automated vitrification instrument for rapid cooling of TEM samples
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 184 264 💰
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a...”
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a maximum of (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-11-13
14:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-11-13
14:30 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: Office of High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 198-618882 (2023-10-09)