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Porosity and surface area analyser via gas adsorption

Awarded to Anton Paar Ireland Ltd.

Dundalk Institute of Technology_1155(buyer)

Published
Published 19 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 24 March 2026

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Overview

Dundalk Institute of Technology procured a porosity and surface area analyser using gas adsorption techniques to measure physical properties of organic and inorganic materials such as biochar at micro- and nano-scales, with compatibility for helium, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide gases. The instrument, which includes at least a 3-station analyser and sample preparation station with user-friendly software and data analysis packages, was awarded to Anton Paar Ireland Ltd. for 77,731 EUR in May 2026.

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  • Porosity and surface area analyser via gas adsorption

    The instrument will be used to determine the physical properties, specifically porosity and specific surface area, of organic and inorganic materials such as biochar. The instrument should use gas adsorption techniques to determine the pore size and surface area of materials, to micro- and nano-scales. Compatibility with Helium, Nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases is required. The instrument should be accompanied by user friendly software, relevant data analyses packages and show routine day-to-day operations within a single analysis screen. The instrument should have at least a 3-station analyser and a sample preparation station. The analyser should deliver fast, accurate and precise evaluation of porosity and specific surface area using up-to-date modelling packages within a reasonably short timeframe.

    €77,731Won by Anton Paar Ireland Ltd.

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€93,214
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
19 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Analysers

Award outcome

Awarded value
€77,731
Award date
29 May 2026
Contract period
— → 13 May 2029
Against estimate
17% below
Bids received
3
Winner
  • Anton Paar Ireland Ltd.

This contract ends on 13 May 2029.

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About the winner

Anton Paar Ireland Ltd.

Based in
Dublin

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 38% received only one.

How bids were scored

  • Price @ 30%
  • Quality @ 70%

Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

€108,500

Median of 558 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 28% below the median.

Dundalk Institute of Technology_1155 in the last 12 months

44

contracts awarded, worth €6,516,299 in total

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    17 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    19 February 2026

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