Supply and preparation for nuclear environment of an ONH gas analyser in metals

The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) Karlsruhe is tendering for the supply and preparation for nuclear environment of an ONH (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen) elemental analyser to determine hydrogen and oxygen in irradiated metal cladding. The procurement is a single-lot public tender (EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313, LOT-0001) with an estimated contract value of €180,000. Submissions must be made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission) by 12 August 2026 at 12:00:59 Europe/Berlin, with the deadline for information requests on 4 August 2026. Awarding will be based on price (100% weight) subject to compliance with the technical and administrative requirements in the published tender documents.

What is funded

Scope summary

Purchase, preparation and delivery of an ONH (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen) elemental analyser adapted for use with irradiated fuel cladding (metals) to determine hydrogen and oxygen content in irradiated material.

Estimated contract value:Approximately €180,000 (estimated overall contract amount).

Who can apply:Commercial suppliers of laboratory analytical instrumentation and services capable of delivering equipment compliant with nuclear/irradiated-material preparation and safety requirements; procurement conducted by European Commission DG JRC, JRC Karlsruhe.

Submission is electronic through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Tender documents published include invitation to tender, administrative annex, technical specifications and draft contract Tender documents and portal ¹.

1. 1Download tender dossier and technical specifications from the portal.
2. 2Confirm ability to meet nuclear environment and irradiated-sample handling requirements.
3. 3Prepare e-submission per administrative annex and declaration on honour.
4. 4Submit before the deadline.

SME suitability indicator:false. Tender validity period: 6 months. Further administrative and technical requirements are in the published tender documents; consult the portal for mandatory forms and deadlines ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender details and downloadable documents (invitation to tender, administrative annex, technical specifications, draft contract, declaration on honour) are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal at the tender reference EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313.

Basic opportunity information

Title:Supply and preparation for nuclear environment of an ONH gas analyser in metals. Contracting authority: European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (JRC) Karlsruhe. Call identifier: EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313. Procedure type: public tender (eSubmission). Main CPV codes: 38434000 (analysing instruments), 38433000, 38300000. Estimated total procedure value: €180,000. Procurement nature: supplies. Lot structure: single lot (LOT-0001).

Purpose and scope:The JRC Karlsruhe plans to purchase an ONH (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen) elemental analyser specifically to determine Hydrogen and Oxygen content in irradiated cladding metal. The procurement includes supply and preparation for operation in a nuclear environment and associated documentation, contract and administrative requirements as specified in the tender documents.

Eligibility and applicants

Eligible applicant types:suppliers of analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment capable of delivering and preparing an ONH elemental analyser for use with irradiated metal samples in a nuclear environment. This typically includes manufacturers, authorised distributors, system integrators and laboratories offering supply and installation services. Public bodies, research institutes or universities acting as suppliers may bid where legally permitted. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not specifically targeted as 'SME suitable' (smeSuitableIndicator: false) but may participate if they meet technical and contractual requirements.

Geographic eligibility:This is an EU procurement by the European Commission's JRC in Karlsruhe, Germany. Submission is via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission). Bidders from EU Member States, EEA or other countries allowed under the Portal and procurement rules can participate provided they meet the tender's legal and technical selection criteria and submission requirements in the tender documents.

Funding and contract details

Funding type:public procurement (purchase contract) financed by the JRC (EU budget). Estimated overall contract amount: €180,000. Currency: EUR. Contract nature: supplies for a planned period of up to 32 months for contract execution planning. Awarding criterion: price (100 weight) according to the tendering terms; see procurement documents for further award sub-criteria or details.

Contract documentation available:Tender documents published on the Funding & Tenders Portal include: an Invitation to Tender (ITT), Administrative Annex, Declaration on Honour template, Technical Specifications (TS), and Draft Contract. Relevant documents were published 2026-06-30 and are part of the procurement file for LOT-0001 ¹.

1. 101-ONH gas analyser ITT (Invitation letter) - PDF
2. 202-ONH gas analyser Adm. Annex (Tender specifications - administrative part) - PDF
3. 303-ONH gas analyser DoH (Declaration on honour) - DOCX
4. 404-ONH gas analyser TS (Technical specifications) - PDF
5. 505-ONH gas analyser Contract (Draft contract) - PDF

Technical requirements summary

The key technical objective is delivery of an ONH elemental analyser capable of analysing Hydrogen and Oxygen content in irradiated cladding metal samples. The technical specifications document (TS) provides detailed functional, safety, installation and nuclear-environment preparation requirements. Bidders must comply with safety and regulatory constraints for equipment used with irradiated material, and with any radiological preparation, decontamination, shielding or remote handling integration specified in the TS. Exact measurement ranges, detection limits, sample preparation requirements, calibration, validation, maintenance and training obligations are detailed in the TS and must be followed precisely in proposals.

Key procurement timeline:Publication date of tender documents: 2026-06-30. Deadline for requests for additional information (end of information request period): 2026-08-04. Tender submission deadline (eSubmission): 12 August 2026 at 12:00:59 (CEST/Europe/Berlin). Open tender event (possible bid opening or online event): 12 August 2026, occurrence time 15:00:00+02:00. Consideration/changing window for documents indicated until 2026-07-14 for document change notifications.

Application and submission details

Application type:open public call for tenders via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using the eSubmission method. Submission method code: ESUBMISSION (required). The portal contains access tools and eForms for this tender. Bidders must register on the Portal, complete required eForms, attach requested supporting documents (administrative, technical and financial offers) and submit before the specified deadline. The tender validity period requested in the documents is 6 months. Bidders must follow the administrative annex and draft contract instructions when compiling their submission.

Selection and award criteria:Awarding criterion: price with a 100 percent weight indicated in the procurement metadata. Selection criteria include the administrative and qualification requirements referenced in the Administrative Annex and specific tenderer requirements. The tender documentation includes a Declaration on Honour template that bidders must complete. Full details on selection and exclusion criteria, required certificates and supporting documents are provided in the Administrative Annex and ITT.

Consortium and contracting model

Consortium requirement:not explicitly mandated; single economic operators can submit bids. Where necessary, subcontracting is permitted according to the procurement documents, and bidding consortia or joint bids are possible if allowed by the Tender specifications and Administrative Annex. The contract is a supply contract; no framework agreement is indicated for ongoing repeated supply. Electronic ordering and payment processes are foreseen post-award.

Project stage and expected deliverables

Project stage:procurement for supply and installation (commercial readiness expected). The authority expects a turnkey supply including equipment, preparation for nuclear environment usage, documentation, validation/calibration, and possibly training and warranty/maintenance as specified in the Technical Specifications. The contract execution planning references a 32-month planned period, which likely covers delivery, site preparation, installation, acceptance testing and any required follow-up services.

Financial and contractual conditions

Estimated contract value:€180,000. Co-funding: not applicable in the typical sense because this is a direct procurement funded by the JRC; bidders do not provide funding but must price their supply and services. VAT, financial guarantees, payment terms, penalties, liability, warranty and insurance clauses are specified in the draft contract and administrative annex and must be accepted or negotiated per the instructions in the tender documents.

Success rates and competition

Success rate:not published. As a competitive tender for a specific equipment purchase with an estimated budget of €180,000, success depends on meeting technical specifications, administrative compliance and competitive pricing. Typical EU institutional tenders attract multiple bidders in the supplier market for analytical equipment; exact success probability depends on market competition and bidder compliance.

How to prepare a compliant bid (templates and application structure)

Bidders must use the Funding & Tenders Portal eSubmission process, follow the ITT and Administrative Annex, and complete mandatory forms and declarations. Documents provided include templates and required attachments: Declaration on Honour (03-ONH gas analyser_DoH_V1.docx) must be completed and submitted. The Administrative Annex outlines the required content and order of the tender submission (administrative documents, technical offer including compliance matrix to the Technical Specifications, commercial/price offer, and legal/financial documents). The Draft Contract (05-ONH gas analyser_Contract_V1.pdf) shows contractual clauses bidders must accept or comment on. Always follow the exact structure and file naming instructions in the ITT and on the Portal when uploading annexes.

1. 1Register or sign in to the Funding & Tenders Portal.
2. 2Download ITT, Administrative Annex, Technical Specifications, Draft Contract and Declaration on Honour.
3. 3Prepare administrative documentation including Declaration on Honour, proof of legal status, financial capacity and relevant certificates as specified.
4. 4Prepare technical offer addressing all points in the Technical Specifications and include any certificates, technical datasheets, and compliance matrix.
5. 5Prepare commercial offer: priced bid in EUR consistent with the price award criterion, including breakdown per deliverable if requested.
6. 6Upload all documents via Portal eSubmission before 12 August 2026 12:00:59 CEST.

Mentioned countries and geographic notes

Explicitly mentioned locations:JRC Karlsruhe, Germany (contracting location). The procurement is published on the European Commission Funding & Tenders Portal; therefore the practical geographic context is EU-based. Bidders from EU Member States and other countries eligible under the Portal rules may participate as described in the tender documents.

Risks and compliance considerations

Key risks for bidders include failing to meet strict technical requirements for nuclear environment preparation, incomplete administrative documentation, missing required safety or radiological compliance evidence, late submission, and non-conforming commercial terms vis-a-vis the Draft Contract. Bidders should ensure compliance with handling and installation requirements for irradiated material contexts and any site-specific access or security rules at JRC Karlsruhe.

Useful links and references

Tender details and documents are available via the Funding & Tenders Portal tender page for this procurement (Call identifier: EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313) and the JRC website. The procurement entry on the Portal includes links to all published documents and the eSubmission interface JRC procurement page Tender details on Funding & Tenders Portal ¹.

Summary

This procurement is a JRC Karlsruhe tender to acquire an ONH elemental analyser capable of measuring Hydrogen and Oxygen in irradiated cladding metal samples and to ensure the analyser is prepared, installed and validated for operation in a nuclear environment. The contract is a supplies procurement with an estimated budget of €180,000, published on 30 June 2026 on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Interested suppliers must submit bids electronically via the Portal by 12 August 2026 at 12:00:59 CEST, following the ITT, Administrative Annex and Technical Specifications. Awarding will be based on price as indicated, alongside compliance with administrative and technical requirements. All bidding instructions, templates and contractual terms are in the published tender documents; bidders should download and follow those documents exactly to prepare a compliant offer.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender documents published 2026-06-30: Invitation to Tender (01-ONH gas analyser_ITT_V1.pdf), Administrative Annex (02-ONH gas analyser_Adm. Annex_V1.pdf), Declaration on Honour template (03-ONH gas analyser_DoH_V1.docx), Technical Specifications (04-ONH gas analyser_TS_V1.pdf), Draft Contract (05-ONH gas analyser_Contract_V1.pdf). Access via the Funding & Tenders Portal tender page for EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313.

Opportunity Overview

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) Karlsruhe is procuring an ONH (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen) elemental analyser specifically adapted for use in a nuclear environment to determine Hydrogen and Oxygen content in irradiated metal cladding ¹.

This is a restricted tender procedure with an estimated contract value of €180,000, targeting suppliers capable of delivering scientific instruments compliant with nuclear safety standards ².

Tender Reference:EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313 (Lot ID: LOT-0001) ³.

Estimated Value:€180,000 (exclusive of VAT) ².

Key Deadlines and Timeline

1. 1Deadline for submission of tenders: 12 August 2026 at 12:00:59 (Europe/Berlin time)
2. 2Deadline for requesting additional information: 04 August 2026 at 20:00:59 (Europe/Berlin time)
3. 3Tender validity period: 6 months from submission
4. 4Estimated contract duration: 32 months

Technical Requirements and Scope

The analyser must be capable of simultaneous determination of Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen concentrations in inorganic samples such as steel, iron, copper, or ceramics, with specific adaptation for irradiated cladding (metal) ⁴.

Critical requirement:The equipment must be 'prepared for nuclear environment,' implying compliance with radiation resistance, remote handling capabilities, or containment standards suitable for hot cell operations ¹.

Who Should Apply

Ideal applicants include manufacturers of elemental analyzers (e.g., ELTRA, Elementar, HORIBA) with experience in nuclear instrumentation or suppliers capable of modifying standard analyzers for nuclear safety compliance ⁴.

The tender is not specifically suitable for SMEs (SME suitability indicator:false), suggesting a preference for established industrial suppliers with robust technical capacity ³.

Submission and Evaluation Process

Submissions must be made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using the ESUBMISSION method ³.

The award criterion is based solely on **Price** (100% weight), meaning the lowest compliant bid will be selected, provided all technical and administrative requirements are met ³.

Required Documentation

1. 1Invitation Letter (01-ONH gas analyser ITT_V1.pdf)
2. 2Administrative Annex (02-ONH gas analyser_Adm. Annex_V1.pdf)
3. 3Technical Specifications (04-ONH gas analyser_TS_V1.pdf)
4. 4Draft Contract (05-ONH gas analyser_Contract_V1.pdf)
5. 5Declaration on Honour (03-ONH gas analyser_DoH_V1.docx)

Contact and Further Information

Lead Contracting Authority:European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre ³.

Official Portal:EU Funding & Tenders Portal - Tender Details ³.

JRC Website:Joint Research Centre ⁵.

Footnotes

1. 1Tenderzen Notice: Supply and preparation for nuclear environment of an ONH gas analyser in metals (Joint Research Centre JRC Karlsruhe intends to procure an ONH elemental analyser designed for use in a nuclear environment).
2. 2EU Funding & Tenders Portal Metadata: Estimated Overall Contract Amount €180,000; Contract Type 31095499; Programme Period 2021-2027.
3. 3EU Funding & Tenders Portal Tender Details: Call Identifier EC-JRC/KRU/2026/OP/2313; Deadline 12 August 2026; Award Criterion Price 100%; Submission Method ESUBMISSION.
4. 4Patterno.de Tender Notice: Procurement of an ONH elemental analyser to determine Hydrogen and Oxygen content in irradiated metal, supporting JRC Karlsruhe's research.
5. 5JRC Official Website: The Joint Research Centre is the science and knowledge service of the European Commission, providing independent, evidence-based knowledge to support EU policies.