Tenders/UCDOPP5613 RFT to Establish a Single Supplier Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing System for UCD

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UCDOPP5613 RFT to Establish a Single Supplier Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing System for UCD

University College Dublin ( UCD )

Published: Jul 21, 2026

Updated: Jul 21, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, Research and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Research Institutions. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 250,000.

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 the supply of goods in the information and communication technology 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

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin wish to purchase a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing System. The equipment is funded primarily by the I Form research centre, which focuses on the digitalisation of advanced manufacturing, with Additive Manufacturing (AM) as one of its exemplars. WAAM is an AM process that will complement our research in this area, focusing on modelling, digital twinning and sustainability.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University College Dublin ( UCD )

University College Dublin ( UCD ) has issued 246 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 186 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. 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: July 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University College Dublin ( UCD ) in Ireland. 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 Information & Communication Technology 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 €250,000 - €250,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.