Supply of a camera for the transmission electron microscope

European Commission DG JRC (Joint Research Centre) intends to launch a planned negotiated procedure (EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/1737-EXA) to procure a camera compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope. The contract is a supplies procurement classified under CPV 38651000, designated as a middle/low value procedure (below EU open tender thresholds) with a maximum duration of 30 months. Expressions of interest are to be submitted electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (EU Login required) between 27 March 2026 and 16 April 2026, with the negotiated procedure indicative launch around 20 April 2026. Suppliers should demonstrate technical compatibility with the JEOL JEM 2100, including integration with detectors and standard TEM operational modes, and prepare documents for delivery, installation and maintenance as specified in the forthcoming tender documents.

Tender — EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/1737-EXA

Snapshot

Planned procurement by the European Commission Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) to purchase a camera compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope and its associated detectors. The device must support standard operational modes and integrate with existing detectors.

Estimated value and duration:Procedure type: planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract. Maximum contract duration: 30 months. No specific total value published in the notice; treated as a low/middle value procurement ¹.

1. 1Who can apply: manufacturers, authorised distributors or suppliers of scientific/EM cameras able to demonstrate compatibility with JEOL JEM 2100.
2. 2Submission method: electronic expression of interest via EU Login; submissions must use the address/portal specified in the notice.

Main CPV:38651000 - Cameras. Contract nature: supplies. Lead contracting authority: European Commission, DG JRC.

Footnotes

1. 1Official notice and submission details are on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Opportunity page. EU Login is required for electronic submission.

Procurement and Administrative Details

Basic description

This is a planned procurement notice published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (DG JRC). The contracting authority intends to launch a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract to procure a camera for a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The camera must be compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 and its associated detectors and must support standard operational modes of that TEM.

Procedure identifier:EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/1737-EXA

Procedure type:Planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract (this publication is an announcement of intent; it is not itself a call for tenders).

Lead contracting authority:European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre.

Main CPV classification:38651000 - Cameras.

Nature of contract:Supplies.

Maximum contract duration:30 months (maximum duration stated in the notice).

Important dates and milestones

Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically and exclusively through the address for submission provided on the portal. An EU Login account is required for the electronic submission and to subscribe, submit questions and participate ¹.

What is being procured: technical and compatibility requirements

The tender requests supply of a camera compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope and its associated detectors. The camera should support the standard operational modes used with this TEM. The notice does not publish a detailed technical specification in the scraped content; full procurement documents and technical specifications are to be provided at the launch of the negotiated procedure. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate compatibility with JEOL JEM 2100 interfaces, detectors, and standard TEM workflows.

Eligibility, application and submission

Eligible Applicant Types

The notice does not explicitly list eligible applicant legal forms in the scraped content. Standard EU procurement practice and the portal context indicate eligible applicants typically include: companies (SMEs and large enterprises) that supply scientific instrumentation, manufacturers and authorised resellers/distributors of camera systems for TEM, research equipment integrators, and consortia where applicable. Public bodies, research institutions or universities can participate only if they meet the procurement conditions and legal status requirements in the tender documentation. Individuals are normally not eligible as primary tenderers for supply contracts of this nature.

Funding Type

This opportunity is a procurement (tender) for supplies. The financial mechanism is a commercial supply contract; this is not a grant, loan or equity instrument.

Consortium Requirement

The scraped notice does not require or mandate a consortium. The procedure is a negotiated procurement where a single supplier or supplier grouping (consortium or joint bid) may submit as allowed by the tender rules. Whether consortium bids are permitted and under which conditions will be specified in the actual contract documents when the tender is launched.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility)

The contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC. The procurement is published on the EU portal; therefore standard eligibility under EU public procurement rules applies. Suppliers established in EU Member States and possibly in EEA/EFTA states or third countries that meet the procurement conditions (as defined in the contract documents) can typically participate. The scraped text does not list specific country restrictions; interested suppliers should consult the launched tender documents for exact geographic eligibility and any nationality or establishment requirements.

Target Sector

The sector is scientific instrumentation, specifically electron microscopy equipment and detectors. This targets suppliers of microscopy cameras, imaging detectors, hardware and integration services for TEM systems.

Project Stage

This is a procurement for an operational equipment supply (acquisition stage). The expected supplier profile is mature manufacturers or authorised resellers able to deliver, install and support an off-the-shelf or configured camera compatible with JEOL JEM 2100. This is not a research or development contract.

Funding Amount

The scraped content shows no explicit estimated total value. The notice classification as a middle/low value negotiated procedure suggests a contract value below thresholds for open EU public procurement procedures; exact value will be provided in the procurement documents at launch.

Application Type

This is an expression of interest followed by a planned negotiated procedure. The expression of interest period is open between the stated start and deadline dates. Submission method for the expression of interest is electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using an EU Login account. The tender itself will be launched as a negotiated procurement on the portal on the indicative launch date.

Nature of Support

This is direct procurement:successful bidders will receive a supply contract entailing monetary payment for goods and potentially services (delivery, installation, maintenance) as defined in the contract. The support is monetary (payment to supplier) in return for supplied equipment and services.

Application Stages

Based on the notice:1) Expression of interest (electronic submission), 2) Launch of the negotiated procedure and submission of tenders/negotiation, 3) Award and contract signature, 4) Delivery, installation and contract execution. Thus there are at least four stages from initial interest to contract performance.

Success Rates

No success rate is published. Typical single-award procurement processes have low success rates (one winner out of the number of compliant bidders). The portal does not provide historical competition numbers for this specific notice.

Co-funding Requirement

No co-funding is required from applicants; this is a procurement for a supply contract paid by the contracting authority. Financial guarantees, performance bonds or advance payment conditions may be specified in the tender documents.

How to prepare and what to expect in the tender documents

The contracting authority will publish tender documents at the launch of the negotiated procedure. These documents will contain: detailed technical specifications for the camera, compatibility and interface requirements with JEOL JEM 2100 and associated detectors, delivery and installation conditions, warranty and maintenance requirements, pricing and commercial conditions, required certificates or declarations (e.g. CE compliance), selection and award criteria, and contract terms including maximum duration (up to 30 months).

Recommended pre-submission actions for suppliers:1. Ensure an active EU Login account to submit the expression of interest and to access procurement documents. 2. Prepare evidence of compatibility with JEOL JEM 2100 (technical datasheets, integration case studies, driver/software compatibility statements). 3. Assemble legal and financial documentation commonly requested in EU procurements (company registration, financial statements, references, quality certificates). 4. Be ready to provide delivery, installation, testing and warranty service offers. 5. Monitor the portal for the official launch of the negotiated procedure on or around the indicative date.

Templates and submission format

The scraped notice does not include specific application templates. EU procurement procedures on the portal typically require standard forms and declarations (e.g. declaration of honour, tender form indicating price, technical offer, financial offer, proof of eligibility and supporting documents). The precise structure and templates will be provided with the procurement documents at the launch of the negotiated procedure. Submissions for the expression of interest are made electronically through the portal and require an EU Login account.

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: companies (manufacturers, authorised resellers), system integrators, possibly research organisations if acting as suppliers under procurement rules. Individuals are normally not applicable.
2. 2Funding Type: procurement supply contract (monetary payment for goods and services).
3. 3Consortium Requirement: not mandated in the notice; consortiums may be possible subject to tender rules.
4. 4Beneficiary Scope: suppliers meeting EU procurement conditions; typically EU/EEA and potentially other third-country entities if allowed by tender documents.
5. 5Target Sector: scientific instrumentation, electron microscopy, detectors and imaging hardware.
6. 6Project Stage: acquisition/delivery and installation of operational equipment; supplier maturity required.
7. 7Funding Amount: not stated; classified as middle/low value negotiated procedure (value below open-procurement thresholds).
8. 8Application Type: expression of interest (electronic) followed by negotiated procedure; portal submission required via EU Login.
9. 9Nature of Support: payment to supplier for supplies and associated services.
10. 10Application Stages: at least four (expression of interest, negotiation/tender, award/contract, delivery/installation).
11. 11Co-funding: not required; procurement is funded by the contracting authority.

Mentioned countries and geographic references

The notice is issued by a European Union institution (European Commission, DG JRC). Dates reference Europe/Brussels and Europe/Rome time zones. No specific supplier countries are named in the scraped content. Geographic scope should be checked in the final tender documents.

Contact, Q&A and further information

Questions and answers functionality is available on the portal for logged-in users. The scraped content shows no public Q&A items at the time of capture. Interested parties should log in with EU Login to submit questions once the tender is launched and to download procurement documents and templates.

Where to find the official notice and documents:The opportunity is listed on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal under procurement calls for tenders; the primary URL is provided in the portal listing for this procedure and further information will be available once the negotiated procedure is launched.

Summary

This planned procurement announces the contracting authority's intention to launch a negotiated middle/low value procedure to procure a camera compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope. The procurement is managed by the European Commission, DG JRC. Suppliers should register and prepare to submit an expression of interest electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using an EU Login account between 27/03/2026 and 16/04/2026. The tender documents, technical specifications, estimated contract value and formal submission templates will be published on the portal at the indicative launch of the negotiated procedure around 20/04/2026. Suppliers experienced in TEM cameras, imaging detectors and integration with JEOL instrumentation should prepare technical compatibility evidence, commercial offers covering supply, delivery, installation and maintenance, and standard procurement documentation to participate.

Footnotes

1. 1An EU Login account is required to subscribe to calls for tenders, submit questions and participate electronically. See the EU Login help page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for account creation and instructions.

Opportunity Overview

This is a planned negotiated procedure for the supply of a camera compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope. The procurement is being conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (DG JRC), the independent science and knowledge service supporting EU policymaking. The opportunity is classified under CPV code 38651000 (Cameras) and represents a supplies contract with a maximum duration of 30 months ¹.

Procurement Details

Procedure Identifier:EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/1737-EXA

Procedure Type:Planned negotiated procedure for middle or low value contract. This designation indicates that the estimated total contract value falls below the EU public procurement thresholds that would trigger open competitive tendering requirements ².

Contracting Authority:European Commission, Directorate-General for the Joint Research Centre (DG JRC)

Nature of Contract:Supplies

Maximum Contract Duration:30 months

Technical Requirements

The camera must be compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 transmission electron microscope and its associated detectors. The JEOL JEM 2100 is a multipurpose 200 kV analytical electron microscope that operates at multiple voltages including 80, 100, 120, and 200 kV ³. The camera must support standard operational modes for transmission electron microscopy applications.

The JEOL JEM 2100 platform is equipped with advanced analytical capabilities including energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis and can perform both imaging and diffraction analysis. Compatible cameras for this system typically feature high-sensitivity sensors with low noise characteristics to enable imaging of fine specimen detail even at low electron doses ⁴. The system supports automated functions including autofocus, auto contrast and brightness adjustment, auto exposure, auto montage, drift compensation, and stage navigation.

Key Milestones and Timeline

Interested suppliers should note that expressions of interest must be submitted electronically by the deadline. The current date is 28 March 2026, meaning the expression of interest window opened on 27 March 2026 and closes on 16 April 2026 at 23:59 Rome time, providing approximately 20 days for submission ⁵.

Submission and Participation Requirements

Submissions must be sent exclusively through the electronic submission method specified by the contracting authority. An EU Login account is required for electronic submission of expressions of interest and for participation in the subsequent negotiated procedure. EU Login is the European Commission's authentication system and requires only an email address and password to establish an account.

Potential suppliers should access the EU Funding and Tenders Portal to submit their expression of interest and to monitor updates regarding the negotiated procedure launch. The portal provides access to all procurement documents and allows bidders to pose questions through the public Q&A section.

Important Procedural Notes

This publication represents an announcement of the contracting authority's intention to launch a future negotiated procedure. It is not itself a call for tenders. The reference designation 'ExA' in the procedure identifier indicates this is a planned procurement notice rather than an active tender call. The actual call for tenders will be launched on or around 20 April 2026 following the expression of interest phase ⁶.

The negotiated procedure format allows the contracting authority to conduct discussions with selected suppliers regarding technical specifications, pricing, and contract terms before final award. This approach is typically used for specialized or technical procurements where detailed negotiations are beneficial to achieve optimal outcomes.

Estimated Contract Value

The estimated total contract value is not publicly disclosed in the procurement notice. However, the designation as a middle or low value contract indicates the value falls below the EU public procurement thresholds. For supplies contracts, this typically means the value is below €221,000 (the 2026 threshold for low-value contracts in most EU member states). The actual contract value may be clarified in the tender documents released during the negotiated procedure phase.

Relevant Background on the JEOL JEM 2100 Platform

The JEOL JEM 2100 is a well-established transmission electron microscope widely used in research institutions and analytical laboratories across Europe. The JEM-2100Plus variant features a high-sensitivity, low-noise 19 megapixel CMOS sensor with a global shutter and high frame rate capability (58 frames per second in full pixel mode), enabling image series acquisitions with minimal artifacts during dynamic observation studies ⁷. The microscope achieves point resolution of 0.27 nanometers and lattice resolution of 0.14 nanometers at 200 kV, making it suitable for advanced materials science and biological research applications.

Compatible camera systems for the JEOL JEM 2100 platform must integrate with the microscope's control software and support the full range of analytical modes including transmission electron microscopy at room temperature, advanced sample mapping, electron tomography, diffraction analysis at both cryo and room temperature, and cryo-electron microscopy applications. The camera system typically includes software for automated image acquisition, montage mapping, and tomography in both ambient and cryo conditions.

Guidance for Potential Bidders

Suppliers interested in this opportunity should prepare their expression of interest to demonstrate technical capability in providing cameras compatible with the JEOL JEM 2100 platform. The expression of interest should address the specific technical requirements outlined in the procurement notice, including compatibility with the microscope's detectors and support for standard operational modes. Bidders should ensure they have established an EU Login account well before the 16 April 2026 deadline to allow time for account verification and electronic submission.

Suppliers may submit questions through the public Q&A section of the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. As of the publication date, no public questions and answers have been posted, but this section will likely contain clarifications as the expression of interest phase progresses. Bidders are encouraged to monitor the portal regularly for updates and additional procurement documentation.

Access to Procurement Information

All procurement information is available through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal at EU Funding and Tenders Portal. The specific opportunity can be accessed using the procedure identifier EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/1737-EXA. The portal provides access to tender documents, allows electronic submission of expressions of interest, and hosts the Q&A section for clarifications.

Footnotes

1. 1The maximum contract duration of 30 months indicates the anticipated period for camera supply, installation, and potentially associated support or maintenance services. The actual contract may be shorter depending on negotiated terms.
2. 2EU public procurement thresholds for 2026 are €221,000 for supplies and services contracts in most member states. Contracts below these thresholds may use negotiated procedures without full open competition requirements, though transparency and fairness principles still apply.
3. 3The JEOL JEM 2100 operates at 80, 100, 120, and 200 kV acceleration voltages. Different voltages provide different imaging characteristics, with lower voltages offering higher contrast and higher voltages providing higher resolution. Compatible cameras must support imaging across this voltage range.
4. 4High-sensitivity, low-noise camera systems are essential for transmission electron microscopy to capture fine specimen details while minimizing radiation damage to samples. The JEOL JEM 2100 platform typically uses CMOS or CCD sensors with €4Kx €4Kor higher resolution and frame rates supporting both static imaging and dynamic observation.
5. 5The expression of interest deadline is 16 April 2026 at 23:59 Rome time (CEST, UTC+2). Suppliers should submit well before the deadline to avoid technical issues. Electronic submission requires a valid EU Login account and access to the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
6. 6The 'ExA' designation in the procedure reference indicates this is an advance notice of planned procurement. The actual negotiated procedure is expected to launch around 20 April 2026, at which point the contracting authority will invite selected suppliers to participate in detailed negotiations.
7. 7The JEOL JEM-2100Plus features automated functions including autofocus, auto contrast and brightness, auto exposure, auto montage, drift compensation, and stage navigation. These capabilities are typically integrated into compatible camera systems through software interfaces that allow coordinated operation of the microscope and camera components.