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    ContractsSupply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Force Microscope with glovebox for University College Dublin
    Awarded contract

    Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Force Microscope with glovebox for University College Dublin

    Awarded
    €606.3k
    Published 18 Aug 2026

    University College Dublin seeks supply and installation of an Atomic Force Microscope with glovebox for advanced nanoscale materials characterisation across multiple controlled environments.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 18 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaTED
    Awarded
    €606.3k
    Published 18 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €606,316
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OI
      OXFORD INSTRUMENTS GMBH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    18 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    University College Dublin is seeking to procure a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system equipped with an integrated glovebox. The system must support advanced characterisation of functional and energy-related materials with capabilities including: quantitative nanoscale electrical, electromechanical, nanomechanical, catalytic, and electrochemical measurements. The AFM must operate reliably across multiple controlled environments including inert-gas atmospheres, liquid, and aqueous conditions. The supplier will be responsible for supply, delivery, installation, and full commissioning of the equipment. This investment supports the university's research priorities in sustainability and materials innovation, enabling researchers to conduct cutting-edge materials analysis essential for addressing contemporary scientific and societal challenges.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN UCD has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IMOTIONS A/S1× · 25%
    2. OXFORD INSTRUMENTS GMBH1× · 25%
    3. Agilent Technologies Ireland Ltd_121921× · 25%
    4. MICROBOX GmbH1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    Publications Office of the European Union
    Licence
    EU 2011/833/EU + TED reuse notice
    Source
    ted.europa.eu
    Record ID
    571556-2026
    UC
    Buyer
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN UCD
    Sector
    Research & Innovation