Oxygen transmission rate (OTR) analyzer

Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy needs an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) analyzer for their FiberLaboratory in Savonlinna, Finland, with a maximum total value of 80,000 EUR. The analyzer should be suitable for testing OTR performance of diverse films and sheets, primarily bio- and fiber-based multilayer and coated structures, and must effectively eliminate edge diffusion. Key technical requirements include a coulometric sensor type, compliance with ASTM D3985, an OTR testing range of minimum 0.05–200 cm³·m-²·24h-¹ (unmasked) with a resolution of minimum 0.0001 cm³·m-²·24h-¹, and an integrated sealing mechanism to prevent edge diffusion. The procurement also includes installation, commissioning, and training, with options for masks/masking tools and a service agreement. The instrument must support future upgrades for OTR testing of finished packages. The award criterion is price.

Multivessel bioreactor system

Tampere University Foundation sr needs a multivessel bioreactor system for bacterial (co-)cultivations, to be delivered in Pirkanmaa, Finland. The system should allow controlled transitions between aerobic and anaerobic phases, include 2 autoclavated glass vessels (working volume 50-200 mL) with all necessary ports, and come with software, delivery, installation, and user training. Offers will be evaluated based on comparison price (25%) and technical features and support (75%).

Freeze dryers and vacuum ovens (for new laboratory facility)

Tampere University Foundation sr needs freeze dryers and vacuum ovens for a new laboratory facility in Pirkanmaa, Finland. The award criteria are Price (25%), Warranty and support (15%), Technical properties (10%), Warranty and support (10%), Technical properties (15%), Warranty (5%), and Technical properties (20%).

Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) reactor and Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) pilot plant

Lappeenrannan-Lahden teknillinen yliopisto LUT needs a 100 kWth circulating fluidized bed (CFB) pilot plant and an attached heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) to be delivered, installed, tested, and commissioned in Etelä-Karjala, Finland. The CFB must be capable of combustion, gasification, and other reaction modes using various feedstocks and process gases, while the HRSG, located downstream, will operate as a once-through unit for steam generation and hot-gas cooling, designed and manufactured according to PED 2014/68/EU using Module G conformity assessment. The award criteria are Price (50%) and Quality (50%).

Confocal Raman microscope for particle morphology and material identification

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd needs a Confocal Raman microscope for particle morphology and material identification, to be delivered to Helsinki-Uusimaa, for a duration of 15 months. The tool is aimed at detecting particles and identifying their composition, determining morphological aspects, and generating mineralogical and/or material mapping of particles. The tendered tool must comply with all technical properties, functionalities, performance specifications, and acceptance criteria detailed in Annex 1 of the invitation to tender. The award criteria are Price (65%) and Quality (35%). A mandatory optional part, an anti-vibration desk, will be included in the price comparison.