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CfT: The Supply, Delivery and Validation of a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for University College Cork (UCC)
- Name of Contracting Authority:
- University College Cork
- Title:
- The Supply, Delivery and Validation of a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for University College Cork (UCC)
- CfT CA Unique ID:
- UCC-2025-08
- Evaluation Mechanism:
- Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
- Description:
- Tenders are sought for the supply, delivery and validation of a desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork (UCC). The Food Packaging and Material Sciences Research Group in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences is focussed on research into various aspects of food packaging, including the development of new and sustainable packaging materials for enhanced quality and shelf-life of food products. Currently, research is being conducted into the use of natural and sustainable hydrophobic compounds (e.g. zein) and biodegradable polymers (e.g. chitosan) to produce multi-functional packaging materials with enhanced moisture barrier characteristics. A benchtop SEM is required by the research group for daily sub-micron characterisation of packaging materials (sub-micron pattern formation i.e. segregative phase separation). Following segregative phase separation and the production of patterned materials, sub micron characterisation will be required to control the route of phase separation, pattern morphology, monitor growth mechanisms of packaging surfaces and produce patterns with desirable characteristics etc.
- Procurement Type:
- Supplies
- Directive:
- 2014/24/EU (Classic)
- Procedure:
- Open
- CfT Involves:
- A Public Contract
- CPV Codes:
-
38514200-Scanning probe microscopes
38510000-Microscopes
38511100-Scanning electron microscopes
38511000-Electron microscopes
- Award per Item:
- No
- Inclusion of e-Auctions :
- No
- NUTS codes:
- Estimated value (EUR):
- Awarded (CAN) value:
- 62,758.62
- Above or Below threshold:
- Below
- Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
- 21/01/2026 14:00
- Deadline for dispatching invitations:
- End of clarification period:
- 09/01/2026 14:00
- Tenders Opening Date:
- 21/01/2026 14:30
- Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
- Yes
- Contract awarded in Lots:
- No
- Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
- 12 months
- Validity of Tender in days or months:
- 180 days
- EU funding:
- No
- Multiple tenders will be accepted:
- No
- Date of Publication/Invitation:
- 11/12/2025 12:09
- TED links for published notices:
- Date of Awarding:
- 20/02/2026 09:15
- Language of publication:
- EN
- Number of openers:
- Two