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    ContractsSupply of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope (XPS) System
    Awarded contract

    Supply of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope (XPS) System

    Awarded
    €859k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Technological University Dublin seeks a fully automated X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope system for comprehensive surface analysis and material characterization across medical, automotive, agricultural, and construction industries.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 4 Sept 2026· TodayviaTED
    Awarded
    €859k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €858,963
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BT
      BlueScientific Ltd T/A BSL Vetenskaplig filial
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    4 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Technological University Dublin is seeking to procure an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope (XPS) system for advanced surface analysis applications. The instrument will analyze the chemical composition of material surfaces up to 10 nanometers in depth, supporting research and testing across multiple industries including medical devices, agriculture, automotive, and construction. Key applications include coating evaluation, surface treatment verification, interface analysis, and raw material characterization for metals, wood, plastics, and other materials. The XPS system must feature full automation capabilities and accommodate diverse sample types and geometries, including solids and powders, to enable high-throughput analysis. This equipment is essential for quality assurance in industries requiring detailed surface chemistry data, particularly for products exposed to harsh conditions such as corrosive environments or aggressive cleaning agents. Suppliers should demonstrate experience with automated XPS systems capable of handling complex sample matrices and providing precise elemental detection and quantification.

    Track record

    24 awards · 23 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, EDUCATION PROCUREMENT SERVICE EPS has awarded 24 contracts to 23 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PKI SCIENTIFIC IRELAND LTD2× · 8%
    2. Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd.1× · 4%
    3. I.T.S.1× · 4%
    4. Bio-Techne Ireland Limited1× · 4%
    5. NANOVAC AB1× · 4%
    6. Technopath Distribution Ltd1× · 4%

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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
    611680-2026
    EP
    Buyer
    EDUCATION PROCUREMENT SERVICE EPS
    Sector
    Research & Innovation