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Scanning Electron Microscope for Imaging and Quantitative Analysis on Geological Samples

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Original title: Rasterelektronenmikroskop zur Bildgebung und quantitativen Analyse an geologischen Proben

ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services

Published: Sep 30, 2026

Updated: Oct 3, 2026

Source: SIMAP Switzerland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, general supplies and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on R&D equipment. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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The Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zurich intends to replace its existing analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) with a new system. This system should be equipped with a field emission source, SE and high-performance BSE detectors, and a state-of-the-art energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) with a large detector area (≥ 100 mm²). We are also interested in offers for a panchromatic and/or a monochromatic cathodoluminescence detector (entry-level model). The main objective of the instrument is to perform precise and accurate quantitative EDS analyses using a strict quantification protocol that includes the use of reference materials and full matrix correction (ZAF, phi-rho-z or equivalent). The instrument must have a large sample chamber that can accommodate at least three petrographic thin sections and six 1-inch diameter samples embedded in epoxy resin. Furthermore, the system should be programmable to enable automated quantitative EDS analysis series with a runtime of more than 24 hours. See specifications for details.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on September 30, 2026. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services

ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services has issued 34 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: October 19, 2026.

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