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CM 39/2026_CEMPRE-N - Integrated benchtop nucleic acid sequencing system based on nanopore technology or equivalent, with integrated computational processing

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 60/2018 of 3 August, and in compliance with Article 1-A of the Portuguese Public Procurement Code and the European Commission Interpretative Communication 2006/C 179/02, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 1 August 2006, i3S hereby makes public its requirement for an Integrated Benchtop Nucleic Acid Sequencing System based on nanopore technology, or equivalent, with integrated computational processing.

 Through this acquisition, i3S intends to equip its Laboratory with the material resources necessary to support the development of its activities within the framework “operação «Centro de Medicina de Precisão do Norte (CEMPRE-N)», com o código NORTE2030-FEDER-03427900, aprovada no âmbito do Programa Regional Norte 2021-2027 (NORTE 2030), cuja despesa é cofinanciada pelo Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER), através do NORTE 2030.”

The Integrated System to be acquired will enable the implementation of advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches, including long-read sequencing, methylation analysis, structural variant detection, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis, and whole-genome sequencing. These methodologies will help overcome the limitations of amplification-based testing, expand the diagnostic portfolio, and support a greater number of patients within the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS).

 Furthermore, the acquisition will contribute to a more sustainable approach by enabling integrated and multiparametric testing within a single analysis. This will provide greater energy efficiency, optimize the use of laboratory resources, and reduce experimental waste, including reduced consumption of reagents and disposable plastic materials, fewer repeat laboratory procedures, reduced sample transportation requirements, and lower production of chemical and biological waste, among other benefits.

 In light of the above, the acquisition of this equipment is aligned with the objectives of the European Green Deal, particularly with regard to the promotion of environmentally sustainable practices, enhanced energy efficiency, and the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with laboratory activities.

Consultation reference: CM 39/2026_CEMPRE-N

Contract Type: Acquisition of Goods

Delivery deadline: maximum 15 days

Remote Installation Deadline: maximum of 5 business days

Specialized remote Training: minimum of 3 hours

Payment Terms: 30 days, upon installation

Maximum Price: 80.000 €

Minimum Warranty Period: 3 years

Note: The invoice shall only be issued after the complete delivery of the equipment has been carried out, including installation and commissioning, where applicable.

 Deadline for Submission of Proposals: 20/08/2026

Additional Information

°      When preparing their proposals, interested parties shall take into account the minimum requirements set out in Annex I. Proposals must clearly demonstrate compliance with those requirements.

°      Please note that only files with a maximum total size (including the email text) of 20 MB may be submitted. Files may be submitted in the following formats: PDF, XLS, DOCX, DOC and ODT. If a proposal exceeds this size limit, it shall be submitted through multiple emails, all bearing the same reference in the email subject line.

°      Upon submission, the interested party will receive confirmation of receipt by email.

°      Any issues arising from the transmission or receipt of oversized email messages shall be the sole responsibility of the interested party.

°      The proposal must mandatorily include Annex II - Declaration of Commitment, duly completed and signed by the legal representative of the candidate company.

°      i3S shall consider as the best proposal the one that meets all the requirements set out in Annex I and offers the best value for money.

This Market Consultation includes the following two (2) Annexes:

Annex I - Technical Specifications and Conditions

Annex II - DNSH Declaration

°      Código dos Contratos Públicos // Public Contracts Code

https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/163767113/202106231653/74175630/diplomaExpandido

°      Diretiva 2014/24/UE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 26 de fevereiro de 2014 // DIRECTIVE 2014/24/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/PT/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32014L0024

°      Decreto-Lei n.º 60/2018 de 03 de agosto - «Contratação I&D + simples» // Decree-Law no. 60/2018 of 03 August - "Contracting R&D + simple"

https://dre.pt/web/guest/pesquisa/-/search/115886130/details/maximized?p_p_auth=1QhAl19Q

° Any matters not provided for in this market consultation shall be governed by the Portuguese Public Procurement Code and other applicable Portuguese law.