JRC-Ispra scientific laboratories need to conclude a framework contract for the maintenance services of chemical and biological laboratory instruments. The procedure is divided into 3 lots: Lot 1: Maintenance services for Perkin Elmer Scientific Instruments; Lot 2: Maintenance services for Agilent Scientific Instruments; Lot 3: Maintenance services for Applied Biosystems (Life Technologies) Instruments. The uninterrupted, reliable operation of such scientific instrumentation is a fundamental prerequisite for delivering high quality research outputs and policy‑relevant evidence. At present, three distinct framework contracts govern the preventive and corrective maintenance of three corresponding classes of instruments present in several scientific units of the JRC-Ispra, and all of these contracts are set to expire at the end of 2026, creating an imminent risk of service interruption and a fragmented environment. The maintenance subject of this call for tenders will provide for continuity of service.
Preventive maintenance on-site visits at JRC Ispra, Italy (all lots, mutually agreed dates, during normal working hours Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30) Corrective maintenance on-site interventions at JRC Ispra, Italy within 5 working days of request (Lots 1 & 2) or 3 working days (Lot 3) Joint Site-Inspection Report preparation and signing at JRC Ispra before any on-site work begins (all lots) Referent (Site Manager/Team Leader) must be continuously present in the area where the contract is being performed during all on-site activities Telephone technical support for corrective maintenance requests (to be given within 4 working hours for Lots 1 & 2, within 3 hours for Lot 3) Technical reports must be delivered to the JRC in electronic format (all lots)
Tenderers must prove that they have the legal capacity to perform the contract and the regulatory capacity to pursue the professional activity necessary to carry out the work subject to this call for tenders.
Tenderers must comply with the following selection criteria in order to prove that they have the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract.
The tenderer must prove experience in the field of maintenance of scientific instruments similar to those listed in Table 1 of the Technical Specifications for Lot 1.
The tenderer must have a dedicated team qualified to carry out the tasks set out in the Technical Specifications for Lot 1, comprising at least the following profiles: technician/s specialised in the maintenance of the scientific instruments.
Tenderers must prove that they have the legal capacity to perform the contract and the regulatory capacity to pursue the professional activity necessary to carry out the work subject to this call for tenders.
Tenderers must comply with the following selection criteria in order to prove that they have the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract.
The tenderer must prove experience in the field of maintenance of scientific instruments similar to those listed in Table 1 of the Technical Specifications for Lot 2.
The tenderer must have a dedicated team qualified to carry out the tasks set out in the Technical Specifications for Lot 2, comprising at least the following profiles: technician/s specialised in the maintenance of the scientific instruments.
Tenderers must prove that they have the legal capacity to perform the contract and the regulatory capacity to pursue the professional activity necessary to carry out the work subject to this call for tenders.
Tenderers must comply with the following selection criteria in order to prove that they have the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract.
The tenderer must prove experience in the field of maintenance of scientific instruments similar to those listed in Table 1 of the Technical Specifications for Lot 3.
The tenderer must have a dedicated team qualified to carry out the tasks set out in the Technical Specifications for Lot 3, comprising at least the following profiles: technician/s specialised in the maintenance of the scientific instruments.
Published 22 June 2026 · rebuilt nightly from the official notice.