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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· 2 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 2 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

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON MIDLANDS MIDWEST TUSMM has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MASON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED1× · 17%
    2. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC1× · 17%
    3. CEC Technology Ltd1× · 17%
    4. Davidson and Hardy Ltd1× · 17%
    5. Q-Lab Corporation1× · 17%
    6. Pure Devices GmbH1× · 17%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, MV CORPORATION EOOD, Altium International s.r.o. — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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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