Confocal microscope
The Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW) wishes to purchase an advanced confocal microscope, specifically the STELLARIS8 FALCON + tauSTED system. The contract concerns the delivery of a complete microscope setup including hardware, software, accessories, and associated training and maintenance. The procurement is being conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, allowing the KNAW to negotiate directly with selected suppliers. Key requirements include: high resolution and deep penetration for biological and materials science applications, STED capability for super-resolution, compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure, user-friendly software, extensive technical support, and a service contract. The CPV code is not specified, indicating a custom solution. The KNAW expects a supplier capable of providing both technological expertise and a proven track record in scientific imaging.
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01What is being requested
The Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW) wishes to purchase an advanced confocal microscope, specifically the STELLARIS8 FALCON + tauSTED system. The contract concerns the delivery of a complete microscope setup including hardware, software, accessories, and associated training and maintenance. The procurement is being conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, allowing the KNAW to negotiate directly with selected suppliers. Key requirements include: high resolution and deep penetration for biological and materials science applications, STED capability for super-resolution, compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure, user-friendly software, extensive technical support, and a service contract. The CPV code is not specified, indicating a custom solution. The KNAW expects a supplier capable of providing both technological expertise and a proven track record in scientific imaging.
STELLLARIS8 FALCON + tauSTED
02Outcome
Leica Microsystems B.V.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
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07Frequently asked questions
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 300K
€ 515K
€ 1,7 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 38 · leveringen n=331