Ex ante Ti-sa Laser
The University Twente (UT) intends to order a replacement for its Micra TI:Sa femtosecond laser. Analysis shows that, according to the UT, there is no other Dutch supplier capable of delivering a laser that is compatible with the existing Coherent amplifier. Based on Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b bullet 2 Aw 2012, the contract is awarded directly to Cohorent Europe B.V. because there is no competition and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. The procedure is a negotiated procedure without publication. The UT emphasizes that the technical requirements – a femtosecond laser that integrates seamlessly with the Coherent amplifier – cannot be met by other providers. Therefore, the procurement focuses on a highly specialized, technically unique solution, justifying the choice of Cohorent Europe B.V.
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01What is being requested
The University Twente (UT) intends to order a replacement for its Micra TI:Sa femtosecond laser. Analysis shows that, according to the UT, there is no other Dutch supplier capable of delivering a laser that is compatible with the existing Coherent amplifier. Based on Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b bullet 2 Aw 2012, the contract is awarded directly to Cohorent Europe B.V. because there is no competition and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. The procedure is a negotiated procedure without publication. The UT emphasizes that the technical requirements – a femtosecond laser that integrates seamlessly with the Coherent amplifier – cannot be met by other providers. Therefore, the procurement focuses on a highly specialized, technically unique solution, justifying the choice of Cohorent Europe B.V.
UT maintains the position that the contract can be awarded directly to Cohorent Europe B.V. due to the absence of competition for technical reasons within the meaning of Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b bullet 2 Aw 2012. Furthermore, according to the UT, there is no reasonable alternative or substitute within the meaning of Article 2.32 paragraph 3 Aw 2012 that can meet the UT's reasonable requirements, as set out below: nFor the replacement of its Micra TI:Sa femtosecond laser, the UT states that there is no other organization in the Netherlands that can supply such lasers that are compatible
02Exclusion 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).
03Value 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.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 300K
€ 515K
€ 1,7 mln
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