Tenders/LA3907C - UCD - RFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of a Stand-alone Automatic Slide Staining and Glass Cover Slipper for University College Dublin (UCD)

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LA3907C - UCD - RFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of a Stand-alone Automatic Slide Staining and Glass Cover Slipper for University College Dublin (UCD)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Published: Aug 25, 2026

Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies, health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Laboratories. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 88,500.

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 general supplies 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

University College Dublin (UCD) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of an automated histology slide staining and coverslipping system for use within a high-throughput research laboratory. The system shall automate the complete workflow from slide staining through drying to glass coverslipping without operator intervention or manual handling between process stages The proposed system shall produce consistently high-quality stained microscope slides suitable for routine histological analysis, whole-slide digital imaging and AI-assisted image analysis. Tenderers shall complete all sections of this specification within the response document and clearly indicate compliance with each requirement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on August 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Education Procurement Service (EPS) has issued 1,485 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 1,283 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 26, 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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 €88,500 - €88,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.