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CfT: 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.

Workarea:
Procurement + Contracts Office (PCO)
Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
28/3
Name of Contracting Authority:
University of Galway (ID 1400)
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.
CfT CA Unique ID:
GALW/CON1788/2025
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
No
Description:
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 Discipline’s 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 Galway’s 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.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
38430000-Detection and analysis apparatus
38580000-Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations
38433000-Spectrometers
38341000-Apparatus for measuring radiation
38540000-Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
38900000-Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
38400000-Instruments for checking physical characteristics
38000000-Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contact Point:
Procurement and Contracts Office
Award per Item:
Yes
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
700,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
23/07/2026 14:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
14/07/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
23/07/2026 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:
10 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
24/06/2026 03:23
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:430553-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two