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    ContractsAccelerated Weathering Test Chamber Supply
    Awarded contract

    Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber Supply

    Awarded
    €34.5k
    Published 6 Jul 2026

    Ireland seeks suppliers to provide a standards-compliant accelerated weathering test chamber with UV simulation and automated monitoring for material durability research.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 6 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaTED
    Awarded
    €34.5k
    Published 6 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €34,539
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • QC
      Q-Lab Corporation
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    6 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity seeks suppliers to provide an advanced accelerated weathering test chamber for outdoor photodegradation testing. The equipment must feature UVA-340 fluorescent lamps (295-365 nanometers) to simulate sunlight exposure. Key specifications include: automatic irradiance control, operational temperature range of 10-70°C, humidity control from 20-90%, capacity for up to 96 test panels (single or dual pyramid-type configuration), compact and mobile design, 24/7 continuous operation capability, and automatic error detection with alarm systems. The chamber must comply with ASTM, ISO, EN, and SAE international standards. Optional maintenance and support services for long-term performance are desired. This is an ideal opportunity for suppliers specializing in laboratory testing equipment, materials science instrumentation, or environmental simulation technology.

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON MIDLANDS MIDWEST TUSMM has awarded 10 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MASON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED1× · 10%
    2. Labplan Ltd.1× · 10%
    3. ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM LTD1× · 10%
    4. IRIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS SL1× · 10%
    5. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC1× · 10%
    6. CEC Technology Ltd1× · 10%

    +4 more suppliers

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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
    461703-2026
    TU
    Buyer
    TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON MIDLANDS MIDWEST TUSMM
    Sector
    Research & Innovation