LA3705C - CFT - SETU - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Replacement Equipment for the SEAM Research Centre, [3 Lots]

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Tenders are sought for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of 3 lots: Lot 1 - Replacement of a High-Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) System. Lot 2 - High-Definition Bench-top Digital Microscope System Lot 3 – Replacement of Detector for the GE VTomex L300 Industrial CT System The new equipment must be delivered and installed on the ground floor of SEAM facilities located in the Applied Technology Building on the main campus of SETU Waterford. The contracting authority will take care of all works regarding laboratory preparation (required construction works). For Lots 1 - 3 It is required for the after award the winning Tenderer to conduct an evaluation of the site and site access at SETU and advise SETU of any alterations to services at the location that may be required, prior to delivery and installation. This can be partially or wholly facilitated remotely as required. Date and time to be confirmed with SETU and the winning tenderer. Please confirm compliance. The tenderer MUST allow access to the facilities (supplier site) to witness the factory acceptance testing of the equipment. In case the contracting authority decides not to attend in person, the tenderer will be asked to supply a certificate of the successful factory testing.

Deadline

Deadline 2026-06-29

Who?

• Education Procurement Service (EPS)

What?

Where?

• Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
• Eastern and Midland › Dublin
• Southern › Mid-West

Procurement history

Date	Document
2026-05-26	Contract notice

Contract notice (2026-05-26)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: LA3705C - CFT - SETU - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Replacement Equipment for the SEAM Research Centre, [3 Lots]
Short description:

Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 3

1️⃣
Internal identifier: 1
Title: Replacement of a High-Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) System
Estimated value excluding VAT: 580 000 EUR 💰
Description of the procurement:

Replacement of a High-Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) System of the existing X-ray computed tomography system (GE Phoenix Nanotom S). The replacement system must be capable of high-resolution 3D imaging of small and low-density components. It must match or exceed the current system's performance across all key areas, including X-ray source power, sub-micron detail detectability and voxel resolution, a high dynamic range detector, and the ability to accommodate samples of at least the same dimensions and weight as the existing setup.

Additional products/services:

Checking and testing apparatus 📦

Measuring instruments 📦

Microscopes 📦

Tomography devices 📦

Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Mid-West 🏙️
Duration: 60 months
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

2️⃣
Internal identifier: 2
Title: High-Definition Bench-top Digital Microscope System
Estimated value excluding VAT: 130 000 EUR 💰
Description of the procurement:

High-Definition Bench-top Digital Microscope with a fully automated stage to as a replacement and upgrade to the current 13-year-old digital microscope. The new system must include an all-in-one optical measurement solution that combines ultra-high-definition observation, advanced 3D capabilities, automation and machine learning capabilities. In addition, it should enable magnification from 5x to 6000x. Ideally, the system must include a motorized lens turret, a full-control console for intuitive operation and a large 150 mm stage for analysis of larger sized components. This is a critical piece of infrastructure that is utilised in almost all of SEAMs industrial focused projects. It is typically the first port of call-in failure analysis investigations and foreign contaminant analysis. It is also used for the optical inspection of cross-sections, mounted and polished surfaces, dimensional measurements, grain structure, porosity and surface finish of additively manufactured components.

Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0002

3️⃣
Internal identifier: 3
Title: Replacement of Detector for the GE VTomex L300 Industrial CT System
Estimated value excluding VAT: 290 000 EUR 💰
Description of the procurement:

Replacement of Detector for the GE VTomex L300 Industrial CT System. Tenders must submit a response to replace the existing detector on the current GE VTomex L300 microfocus CT system with a state-of-the-art large-format flat panel detector. The work involves the safe removal of the existing detector and its accessories and responsibly disposing them in accordance with the applicable environmental and sustainability regulations, including proper binning and waste management requirements. The new detector must be fully compatible with the existing system and deliver improved imaging performance across a large active area. The scope of supply includes all necessary hardware, accessories, and software to ensure complete integration with the current CT system, along with a compatible control PC. The supplier will also be responsible for delivery, installation, full calibration, and performance testing to verify optimal image quality. Comprehensive training must be provided to ensure operators can make full use of the new detector's capabilities, and the supplier must guarantee maintenance and servicing support for a period of ten years from installation. The new equipment must be delivered and installed on the ground floor of SEAM facilities located in the Applied Technology Building on the main campus of SETU Waterford. The contracting authority will take care of all works regarding laboratory preparation (required construction works).

Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0003

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-06-29 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-06-29 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8245627
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 365 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-06-29 12:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8245627
Electronic invoicing: Required
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-06-19 12:00:00 📅

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Education Procurement Service (EPS)
National registration number: IE 6609370 G
Postal address: Castletroy Limerick
Postal code: V94 DK53
Postal town: Limerick
Region: Mid-West 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: info@educationprocurementservice.ie 📧
Phone: 061 233 715 📞
URL: https://www.educationprocurementservice.ie/ 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.educationprocurementservice.ie/ 🌏
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=8245627 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8245627 🌏
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 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
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 100-362925 (2026-05-26)

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