Tenders/Scanning electron microscope for imaging and quantitative analysis in geological samples

Scanning electron microscope for imaging and quantitative analysis in geological samples

ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services

Published: Sep 21, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

The Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zürich is seeking to upgrade its existing analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) for a new SEM equipped with a field emission gun, secondary electrons detector (SE) and high-performance backscattered electron detectors (BSE), and a state-of-the-art large area (≥ 100 mm2) energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Among several options, we welcome offers for panchromatic and/or entry-level monochromatic cathodoluminescence detector. The main goal of this instrument will be to provide precise and accurate quantitative analyses by EDS using a rigorous quantification protocol that includes the use of reference materials and a full matrix correction (ZAF, phi-rho-z, or equivalent). The instrument should have a large chamber to allow a minimum of 3 petrographic thin sections and 6 one-inch epoxy round mounts. It should be programmable so that we run series of >24 hours of automated quantitative EDS analyses. For further details, please refer to the specifications.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. 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 24 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.

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