Portable Imaging Raman Detector

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is announcing a forthcoming negotiated procurement procedure for a Portable Imaging Raman Detector. This procurement aims to enhance capabilities in areas such as border security, environmental protection, and public health, specifically focusing on rapid and accurate detection of chemical substances. The tender is classified for supplies, indicating that the contract is not a grant but a contractual purchase for the provided equipment.

Eligible applicants include manufacturers and suppliers of advanced laboratory and optical equipment. While SMEs are not explicitly prioritized, companies capable of delivering high-quality scientific instruments are encouraged to participate. The geographical eligibility for applicants is likely centered on the EU and potentially EEA countries, although specific country restrictions are not detailed.

The target sectors for the detector involve security, public health, and environmental monitoring. The project is at a commercialization stage, with the technology being ready for deployment rather than in the R&D phase. The procurement procedure is classified as a low to middle value contract, though no specific funding amounts are indicated.

The expression of interest phase is set to begin on June 9, 2025, with a submission deadline of June 24, 2025. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is June 27, 2025. The contract duration will last a maximum of 30 months, and there is an expectation that the procurement will involve a single-stage submission without co-funding requirements.

Potential bidders are advised to keep track of the procurement updates via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal, as this announcement serves as a pre-notice for suppliers interested in participating in the upcoming procurement process.

This is a pre-information notice, announcing the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre's intention to publish a future negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract regarding a Portable Imaging Raman Detector. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/IPR/2025/MVP/2757-EXA.

Unit F.2 has been actively involved in various projects that require rapid and accurate detection of chemical substances in different environments. A portable Imaging Raman Detector would greatly enhance their capabilities in several areas, including border security, environmental/consumer protection, and air quality monitoring. Portable and field-deployable chemical analysers such as Portable Raman Detectors are fundamental tools for security and public health protection.

The nature of the contract is for supplies. The maximum contract duration is 30 months. There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-06-09 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 24/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Rome. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-27 Europe/Rome.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. To express interest, use the "Express interest" link.

The main classification (CPV) code is 35120000 Surveillance and security systems and devices. The estimated total value is not specified.

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A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.

In summary, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is planning to launch a negotiated procurement procedure to acquire a portable imaging Raman detector. This detector will be used by Unit F.2 in projects requiring rapid and accurate chemical substance detection, with applications in border security, environmental protection, consumer protection, and air quality monitoring. This announcement serves as an early notice for potential suppliers to express their interest in participating in the future negotiated procedure. The procurement will be for supplies, with a contract duration of up to 30 months. The expression of interest phase is scheduled for June 2025, followed by the indicative launch of the negotiated procedure later that month. Interested parties should monitor the provided link for further updates and instructions on how to participate in the upcoming procurement process.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, given the nature of the procurement for supplies (a portable imaging Raman detector) and the contracting authority (European Commission, DG JRC), it is likely that eligible applicants would include companies (SMEs and large enterprises) that manufacture or supply such equipment, research institutes, and potentially universities with relevant expertise.

Funding Type: This is a planned call for tenders, specifically a "planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract," indicating a procurement. The funding type is therefore procurement.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. Given that it is a procurement for a specific piece of equipment, it is more likely that single applicants (companies) would be eligible, although consortia are not explicitly excluded.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly mentioned. However, since it is a European Commission tender, it is highly likely that entities from the EU and potentially EEA countries are eligible. It is possible that entities from other countries could be eligible, but this is not stated in the provided text.

Target Sector: The target sector is security/cybersecurity, environmental/consumer protection, and potentially health, as the portable imaging Raman detector is intended for use in border security, environmental/consumer protection, and air quality monitoring. The relevant industry sectors include those involved in manufacturing and supplying surveillance and security systems and devices, as well as chemical analysis equipment.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The relevant region is the EU, given the contracting authority is the European Commission.

Project Stage: The project stage is commercialization, as the tender is for the procurement of a "portable Imaging Raman Detector," which implies a commercially available product.

Funding Amount: The funding amount is described as a "low or middle value procedure," but no specific monetary range is given. Therefore, the funding range is variable.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This involves an initial expression of interest, followed by a negotiated procedure with selected candidates.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for the supply of the portable imaging Raman detector. Therefore, the nature of support is money.

Application Stages: There are at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary: This is a publication announcing the European Commission's intention to launch a future negotiated procurement procedure for a portable Imaging Raman Detector. The detector is intended for use by Unit F.2 in projects related to border security, environmental/consumer protection, and air quality monitoring. The procedure is classified as a low or middle value contract. The first step is an expression of interest, with a deadline of June 24, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is June 27, 2025. The contract duration is a maximum of 30 months. Companies and research institutions that supply surveillance and security systems and devices, particularly portable Raman detectors, should monitor this opportunity and submit an expression of interest. This is not a call for tenders yet, but a pre-announcement.