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    Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite consisting of 2 TEM tools and 1 Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB.SEM) for Tyndall Instit, UCC,

    University College Cork

    Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite consisting of 2 TEM tools and 1 Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB.SEM) for Tyndall Instit, UCC,

    1. Competition notice published

      Nov 10, 4:33 PMNovember 10, 2025 4:33 PM

    2. Supplier selection

      Feb 16, 12:00 AMFebruary 16, 2026 12:00 AM

    3. Contract signed

      Apr 22, 12:00 AMApril 22, 2026 12:00 AM

    4. Result notice published

      Apr 29, 9:06 AMApril 29, 2026 9:06 AM

    5. Change in result

      Oct 6, 12:21 PMOctober 6, 2026 12:21 PM

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    Ireland: Tenders/University College Cork/Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite consisting of 2 TEM tools and 1 Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB.SEM) for Tyndall Instit, UCC,

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    University College Cork has entered into an agreement with FEI UK Limited for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite, consisting of two TEM tools and one Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM), to Tyndall National Institute in Ireland. The contract has a duration of 12 years and a maximum total value of 5,500,000 EUR. The suite is intended to establish a nationally significant microscopy capability for Ireland, strengthening Tyndall’s leadership in semiconductor, photonic, and quantum materials research. Specific requirements included an aberration-corrected and monochromated TEM capable of sub-ångström imaging resolution and high-energy-resolution spectroscopy, a 200 kV high-throughput TEM for atomic resolution imaging and multi-user analytical capability, and a FIB-SEM for site-specific sample preparation, 3D structural analysis, and nanoscale milling, with all instruments required to be from a single manufacturer to ensure technical, operational, and economic coherence.

    Result

    Winner
    FEI UK Limited
    Number of bids
    0
    Contract value
    €5,500,000

    About the bid

      Tenders are sought for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite, to Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC) comprising three complementary instruments: 1. One (1) Aberration-corrected and monochromated TEM 2. One (1) 200 kV high-throughput TEM 3. One (1) Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) This procurement will establish a nationally significant microscopy capability for Ireland, strengthening Tyndall’s leadership in semiconductor, photonic, and quantum materials research and supporting long-term collaboration with academic and industrial stakeholders. The TEM Suite will deliver sustained scientific, technological, and economic impact through enhanced analytical capability, research excellence, and innovation at the nanoscale. This investment will expand and modernise Tyndall’s capability in advanced materials and device characterisation to meet the requirements of its national and international research programmes, including activities under the EU Chips Act and strategic collaborations with academic and industrial partners. The TEM Suite will form a key component of the new Tyndall laboratory facilities currently under development and will support Tyndall’s mission to provide world-leading infrastructure for semiconductor, photonic, and quantum technologies. The Aberration-corrected and monochromated TEM will represent the highest-performance instrument within the suite. It must deliver sub-ångström imaging resolution and high-energy-resolution spectroscopy, providing the capability to study interfaces, defects, and nanostructures at the atomic scale. The system must support advanced analytical and imaging modes, including low-dose operation for beam-sensitive materials, Lorentz and 4D-STEM imaging, and in-situ experimentation (electrical, thermal, and environmental). Automated alignment, optical stability, and full integration with advanced camera, detector, and control software are essential to ensure repeatable and high-quality data generation across multiple users. The 200 kV high-throughput TEM capable of atomic resolution imaging will provide a complementary, multi-user analytical capability to support daily research operations and routine analysis. It must combine high brightness and excellent spatial resolution with rapid operational stability, user-friendly alignment, and automated workflow functionality. This instrument will be optimised for versatility and efficiency, ensuring broad accessibility for internal and collaborative research, training, and industry engagement activities. The FIB-SEM will enable site-specific sample preparation, 3D structural analysis, and nanoscale milling to support both TEM systems. It must achieve high-resolution imaging and precision ion-beam milling for lamella production and cross-sectional analysis. Integration with the TEM workflows is required to ensure seamless specimen transfer and preparation from wafer-scale structures to atomic-scale analysis. This tender is being issued as a single integrated suite rather than as separate tools to ensure technical, operational, and economic coherence across all instruments. Procuring the TEMs and FIB-SEM from a single manufacturer will enable a shared control software platform, providing a consistent user interface and operational framework across the suite. This is important in Tyndall’s multi-user research and training environment, for staff, postgraduate students, and industry partners, as it simplifies training, improves safety, and promotes efficient use of laboratory time. A unified suite will also allow for the interchange of sample holders and accessories, enabling seamless workflow integration from sample preparation to atomic-scale imaging. A single-supplier arrangement provides additional benefits including simplified warranty and maintenance agreements, harmonised service schedules, and a single point of technical contact.

      Contact phone
      +353 21 4903514
      Contact email
      procurement@ucc.ie
      Address
      University College Cork, 6 Elderwood, College Road, T12 VH39 Cork

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    Contracting authority
    University College Cork
    Title
    Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Suite consisting of 2 TEM tools and 1 Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB.SEM) for Tyndall Instit, UCC,
    Type
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    Main code
    38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
    Supplemental codes
    33124100Diagnostic devices33124110Diagnostic systems38300000Measuring instruments38340000Instruments for measuring quantities38400000Instruments for checking physical characteristics38510000Microscopes38511000Electron microscopes38511200Transmission electron microscope38900000Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
    Location
    South-West
    Duration
    12 years

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