Tenders/GALW/COSE1847/26 Conducting technical and pre-clinical research and development of a novel cardiovascular medical device.

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GALW/COSE1847/26 Conducting technical and pre-clinical research and development of a novel cardiovascular medical device.

University of Galway (ID 1400)

Published: Jul 28, 2026

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 350,000.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The University of Galway are developing a novel technology for supporting the right ventricle during periods of pressure overload. The team are seeking tenders for two different lots of services: Lot 1: R and D Consultant to provide services in the development of a novel cardiovascular medical device for evaluation in a pre-clinical study. Lot 2: The tenderer will offer services for the evaluation of a novel cardiovascular medical device in a large animal model. This contract will involve the development of a protocol and study strategy. The study will include implanting prototype devices in acute animals to demonstrate proof of concept, as well as implanting animals for acute evaluation to support assessment of the prototypes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Galway (ID 1400)

University of Galway (ID 1400) has issued 389 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 44 currently open and 276 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Galway (ID 1400) in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €350,000 - €350,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.