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Delivery and maintenance of SEM/EDX for NFI

Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) · Open · 1 lots · 422656
Type
Supplies
38000000 · Laboratory instruments
Estimated value
€ 485K
estimated
To deadline
30d
Jul 16, 2026 · 10:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
6 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high

This tender concerns the delivery and maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope with EDX system for the NFI. The assignment includes the delivery, installation, and a maintenance contract for a period of nine years.

Supplies · Open · European procedure

Sustainability countsEuropean
Contracting authority
Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM)
Contract type
Supplies
Open
Estimated value
€485,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
July 16, 2026
10:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
38000000
Laboratory instruments, optical and precision instruments (excluding spectacles)
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 38SuppliesEU tenderGreen / SPP

01What is being requested

Delivery and installation of one (1) SEM/EDX including all-in maintenance for a period of nine (9) years.

The reason for this procurement process is the need to replace an existing SEM/EDX that is approaching the end of its service life with a state-of-the-art SEM/EDX. This will be used for MIT research and other research carried out within the Microtraces and Materials team. During MIT (Microanalysis Invasive Trauma) research, it is investigated with or by which object injuries were caused that are found on a victim of a crime during a forensic autopsy. This MIT research into the “manner of death” is performed in a multidisciplinary context by the expertise areas Forensic Anthropology, Microtrace

38000000€ 485KSupplies
1Delivery and maintenance of SEM/EDX for NFI€485,000

02Strategic insight

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Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure that the software is fully compatible with Oxford Aztec formats to prevent invalidity. When developing the quality description, strictly observe the page limits of two A4 pages per criterion. Provide a detailed description of the user interface and navigation capabilities.
Read automatically from the tender documents using AI. Always verify against the original documents.

03Points of attention

Important · 5
The description for the quality criteria may cover a maximum of two A4 pages.Important
If the page limit is exceeded, the extra pages will not be assessed.Important
The submission of the elaboration for K1 must not refer to manuals.Important
Delivery takes place under DDP conditions.Important
The technical lifespan of the product must be ten (10) years.Important

04Can I take part?

Technical — The delivered EDX system must be able to handle the *.oip and *.oipx format; if point 25 of the Program of Requirements is not met, the bid is invalid.

05Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • 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).

06Award criteria

K1 – Ease of Useweight n/a

Assessment of the operation and navigation in the SEM software, including the interface and the steps for examining a sample.

K2 - Data Compatibilityweight n/a

To what extent the EDX system can import, process, and export data in the *.oip and *.oipx formats for Oxford Instruments Aztec software.

K3 – Robustnessweight n/a

How the performance of the SEM is affected by outgassing samples and how adverse consequences such as contamination can be resolved.

K4 – Navigationweight n/a

The manner in which traces observed during preliminary investigation can be rediscovered during the SEM examination.

K5 – Sample Chamberweight n/a

The size of the sample chamber and the maximum dimensions of the objects that can be examined.

Priceweight n/a

The amount in cell G29 of Annex 2 - price sheet.

07Value in context

€485,000

08Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1de Rolf groepUnknown9028×
2Bruker Nederland B.V.SME8913×
3Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V.SME8710×
4Eurofins Omegam B.V.SME838×
5AvantorUnknown825×
6Boom BVSME827×

09Tender documents

Bijlage 4 - Checklist apparatuur.xlsxxlsxApr 24, 2026 · 16 KB
Checklist aansluit eisen I&B NFI.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 24 KB
ARIV-2026.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 192 KB
Bijlage 2 - Prijzenblad bev..xlsxxlsxApr 24, 2026 · 25 KB
Programma van Eisen.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 23 KB
Uniform Europees Aanbestedingsdocument.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 56 KB
Instemming aanbestedingsprocedure.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 34 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 27 KB
Inleiding.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 24 KB
Overeenkomst.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 21 KB
Prijs.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 22 KB
Bijlage 3 - concept leverings- en onderhoudsovereenkomst SEMEDX.pdfpdfApr 24, 2026 · 201 KB

10Legal themes that may be relevant here

11Frequently asked questions

What software compatibility is required for the EDX system?
The EDX system must be able to import and process data originating from systems equipped with Oxford Instruments Aztec software.
What requirements must the electronic source of the SEM meet?
The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) must be equipped with a thermo-ionic electron source.
What are the requirements regarding the sample chamber and the type of samples?
The sample chamber must be large enough for larger items or objects. Additionally, the SEM must be usable for somewhat dirty samples, where adverse effects can be mitigated by the user.
What is the consequence if a bidder cannot fully meet the stated requirements?
If a bidder agrees with, or can only partially comply with, one or more requirements from the Program of Requirements, the bid is invalid.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

12Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 300K
median
€ 515K
p75
€ 1,7 mln
€ 485K

Gegunde waarden in CPV 38 · leveringen n=331