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LA3257C - UCD - CFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Two (2) Cryogenic Microscopes and a Plunge Freezer

Awarded to JEOL (UK) Ltd

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Published 30 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 14 November 2025

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University College Dublin procured the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of two cryogenic microscopes (a cryo FIB-SEM system and a cryo TEM system) and a plunge freezer for the newly established national cryo-Electron Microscopy Unit at the UCD Conway Institute. The equipment, valued at €3.51 million, was awarded to JEOL (UK) Ltd on 5 January 2026 and will support biological and materials science research from academia and industry.

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  • LA3257C - UCD - CFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Two (2) Cryogenic Microscopes and a Plunge Freezer

    University College Dublin requests the supply of cryo electron microscopy equipment for a newly established national cryo-Electron Microscopy Unit at the UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science on the main UCD campus. The national unit will serve a wide range of biological and materials science research from academia and industry, supported by technicians within the UCD Conway Institute imaging core. Specifically, three devices are required: Device 1: A cryo FIB-SEM microscopy system, with integrated fluorescence, for volume imaging at cryogenic conditions and at room temperature, as well as lamella preparation for cryo-TEM. Device 2: A cryo TEM microscopy system (200kV) for single particle analysis (SPA) and in situ electron tomography, both at cryogenic conditions and at room temperature. Device 3: A plunge freezer for preparing biological samples and particles for cryogenic imaging. This unit will be housed at the University of Galway. Since all of these devices are frequently used in one experimental workflow, all 3 devices must be provided as one unit for optimal integration and manufacturer support and service. Thus, submitted tenders MUST include all 3 devices.

    €3,514,283Won by JEOL (UK) Ltd

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€3,515,000
Procedure
Open
Published
30 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)MicroscopesFreezers

Award outcome

Awarded value
€3,514,283
Award date
5 January 2026
Contract period
— → 24 November 2033
Winner
  • JEOL (UK) Ltd

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  1. Contract

    2 April 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    3 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    23 October 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    30 September 2025

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