Purchase and supply of an optical tweezer for live cell research

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Original title: Nakup in dobava optične pincete za raziskave na živih celicah

UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI, MEDICINSKA FAKULTETA

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 5, 2026

Source: slovenia_ejn

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and Research sectors, with a focus on Data Science. Located in Slovenia, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through Slovenia e-JN, 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 general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: sl

This procurement opportunity, located in Slovenia and published through the Slovenia Electronic Public Procurement system (ejn), focuses on the acquisition of an optical tweezer system for advanced biological research. The contracting authority is seeking to purchase and have delivered a state-of-the-art optical tweezer instrument specifically designed for research on live cells. Optical tweezers are sophisticated tools used to manipulate microscopic objects, such as biological cells and molecules, using a highly focused laser beam. The tender is expected to detail specific technical requirements for the optical tweezer system, including laser specifications (wavelength, power, stability), trapping capabilities (force range, resolution), imaging integration (microscopy compatibility, camera specifications), environmental control (temperature, CO2), and software functionalities for control and data analysis. Bidders will likely need to provide evidence of their expertise in supplying and supporting such specialized scientific equipment, including installation, training, and ongoing maintenance services. The tender documentation will outline evaluation criteria, which will likely emphasize technical performance, scientific suitability for live-cell research, reliability, vendor support, and overall cost-effectiveness. This acquisition is intended to enhance the research capabilities of the procuring entity.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Slovenia e-JN and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: sl. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI, MEDICINSKA FAKULTETA

UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI, MEDICINSKA FAKULTETA has issued 61 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Slovenia. Notices are distributed via Slovenia e-JN and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI, MEDICINSKA FAKULTETA in Slovenia. 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Slovenia e-JN to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.