24N01927 - Acquisition of Water Objective for Raman Mapping System

This tender, referenced as 24N01927, concerns the acquisition of a 'water objective' specifically for a Raman mapping system. A water objective is a type of microscope objective lens designed to be used with water as the immersion medium, offering higher numerical aperture and resolution compared to air objectives. Raman mapping is a powerful analytical technique used to spatially resolve the chemical composition of a sample by analyzing Raman scattered light. The acquisition of this specialized objective lens is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of the Raman mapping system, likely enabling more detailed or sensitive chemical analysis, particularly for samples that interact favorably with water immersion. The tender will specify the required optical characteristics, compatibility with existing Raman equipment, and performance standards. This procurement aims to upgrade or complete the analytical instrumentation, allowing for more advanced research or quality control applications in fields such as materials science, chemistry, or biology.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 5,001.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.