Micro X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract award: Micro X-ray Fluorescence. By NORCE Research AS in Norway, research & innovation. Awarded to Blue Scientific Ltd (NOK 4.5M, May 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 Research 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.
Description
The purpose of this procurement is to purchase a Micro X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer for element analysis in various materials; composition, element distribution, layer analysis; even or uneven surfaces. The instrument will mainly be used for characterisation of rare earth elements in urban mining perception and sensing applications. The instrument shall be delivered DAP to Buyer's location at the following address: - Jon Lilletuns vei 9 H, 3rd one, 4879 Grimstad, Norway Further specifications for a complete list of minimum requirements and award criteria are given in Appendix 1 – Requirements specification and award criteria.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 15, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NORCE Research AS
NORCE Research AS has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via Doffin Norway and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Norway. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Blue Scientific Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NORCE Research AS in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Blue Scientific Ltd was awarded the contract for €4,500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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