1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services
Legal type of the buyer: Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority: Education
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Scanning electron microscope for imaging and quantitative analysis in geological samples
Description: The Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zürich is seeking to upgrade its existing analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) for a new SEM equipped with a field emission gun, secondary electrons detector (SE) and high-performance backscattered electron detectors (BSE), and a state-of-the-art large area (≥ 100 mm2) energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Among several options, we welcome offers for panchromatic and/or entry-level monochromatic cathodoluminescence detector. The main goal of this instrument will be to provide precise and accurate quantitative analyses by EDS using a rigorous quantification protocol that includes the use of reference materials and a full matrix correction (ZAF, phi-rho-z, or equivalent). The instrument should have a large chamber to allow a minimum of 3 petrographic thin sections and 6 one-inch epoxy round mounts. It should be programmable so that we run series of >24 hours of automated quantitative EDS analyses. For further details, please refer to the specifications.
Procedure identifier: 93b2b2c9-9987-47ce-a791-f7b8bff0f229
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 38511000 Electron microscopes
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Town: Zürich ETH Zentrum
Postcode: 8092
Country subdivision (NUTS): Zürich (CH040)
Country: Switzerland
Additional information: Please note that delivery should be done through the street access at Leonhardstrasse (between building number 13 and 15); this street does not have a loading dock, and the delivery truck must be equipped with a lift ramp. Access to the building room is done through two elevators accepting a maximum load of 1000 kg. Due to building restrictions, the maximum weight per area should not exceed 500 kg/m2 and the dimensions of the crates and deliveries should not exceed 90 cm in width, 178 cm in length, and 200 cm in height.
2.1.4.
General information
Additional information: Other requirements The project's readiness for procurement and the availability of credits remain reserved.
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Procurement Document
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: Scanning electron microscope for imaging and quantitative analysis in geological samples
Description: The Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zürich is seeking to upgrade its existing analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) for a new SEM equipped with a field emission gun, secondary electrons detector (SE) and high-performance backscattered electron detectors (BSE), and a state-of-the-art large area (≥ 100 mm2) energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Among several options, we welcome offers for panchromatic and/or entry-level monochromatic cathodoluminescence detector. The main goal of this instrument will be to provide precise and accurate quantitative analyses by EDS using a rigorous quantification protocol that includes the use of reference materials and a full matrix correction (ZAF, phi-rho-z, or equivalent). The instrument should have a large chamber to allow a minimum of 3 petrographic thin sections and 6 one-inch epoxy round mounts. It should be programmable so that we run series of >24 hours of automated quantitative EDS analyses. For further details, please refer to the specifications.
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 38511000 Electron microscopes
Additional classification (cpv): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Options:
Description of the options: according to tender documents
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Town: Zürich ETH Zentrum
Postcode: 8092
Country subdivision (NUTS): Zürich (CH040)
Country: Switzerland
Additional information: Please note that delivery should be done through the street access at Leonhardstrasse (between building number 13 and 15); this street does not have a loading dock, and the delivery truck must be equipped with a lift ramp. Access to the building room is done through two elevators accepting a maximum load of 1000 kg. Due to building restrictions, the maximum weight per area should not exceed 500 kg/m2 and the dimensions of the crates and deliveries should not exceed 90 cm in width, 178 cm in length, and 200 cm in height.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Other duration: Unknown
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 0
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given: Not yet known
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Description: Award criteria
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria: The award criteria are defined in the documentation.
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Access to certain procurement documents is restricted
Ad hoc communication channel:
Name: Simap.ch
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Allowed
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Variants: Allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 28/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 90 Days
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: Not yet known
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: Further details in the official publication on simap.ch
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: Further details in the official publication on simap.ch
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Tribunal administrativ federal
Information about review deadlines: Instructions on legal remedies In accordance with Article 56 paragraph 1 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA), a written appeal against this decision can be lodged with the Federal Administrative Court, P.O. Box, 9023 St. Gallen, Switzerland, within 20 days of notification. Any appeal is to be submitted in duplicate and must include what is being sought, the grounds for appeal, evidence and the signature of the person lodging the appeal or his or her representative. A copy of this decision and available evidence must be included. The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) on legal holidays do not apply in accordance with Article 56 paragraph 2 of the PPA.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services
Registration number: 89ded4db-9917-4509-999f-a932609b9a53
Postal address: Binzmühlestrasse 130
Town: Zürich
Postcode: 8092
Country subdivision (NUTS): Zürich (CH040)
Country: Switzerland
Telephone: +41446321111
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: Tribunal administrativ federal
Registration number: BVGER
Postal address: Postfach
Town: St. Gallen
Postcode: 9023
Country subdivision (NUTS): St. Gallen (CH055)
Country: Switzerland
Telephone: +41584652626
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name: Simap.ch
Registration number: CH001
Postal address: Holzikofenweg 36
Town: Bern
Postcode: 3003
Country subdivision (NUTS): Bern / Berne (CH021)
Country: Switzerland
Telephone: +41584646388
Roles of this organisation:
TED eSender
Notice identifier/version: 93bceb37-b789-4cee-84ff-a0e06d4fd807 - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 18/09/2026 02:25:51 (UTC+02:00) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time
Languages in which this notice is officially available: German, French, English
Notice publication number: 648582-2026
OJ S issue number: 182/2026
Publication date: 21/09/2026