Tenders/LA3877C - Marine Institute CFT Open (National) Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Instrument

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LA3877C - Marine Institute CFT Open (National) Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Instrument

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the environment and climate, health and medical services, Research and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Laboratory, Coastal Marine and Laboratories. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 110,000.

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 services in the environment and climate sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Marine Institute requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of an automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) instrument, including a warranty and service contract covering a period of up to five (5) years from the date of instrument installation. The instrument will be used for the automated clean-up of shellfish extracts using Solid Phase Extraction techniques, including C18 and SPE-COOH ion-exchange cartridges. The resulting extracts will be analysed for marine toxins using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC-FLD), primarily for the determination of regulated Paralytic Shellfish Toxins (PSTs). The proposed system must be capable of delivering reliable, reproducible, and efficient sample preparation to support routine marine biotoxin monitoring and analysis within an accredited laboratory environment.

Data provenance

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About Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Education Procurement Service (EPS) has issued 1,480 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 1,281 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Research & Innovation, and General Supplies & Services. 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: August 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Environment & Climate 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 €110,000 - €110,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Education Procurement Service (EPS) in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.