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1. Beschaffer
1.1.
Beschaffer
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Aalborg Universitet
2. Verfahren
2.1.
Verfahren
Titel: ImageXpress HCS.AI Advanced System
Beschreibung: The system will provide researchers from various research groups with a microscopy solution suitable for a wide range of current and future experimental applications. These include high-content screening of pharmacological and biological perturbations across a range of sample carriers (including microscope slides, multiwell plate formats, and specialized geometries such as U-shaped plates), quantitative analysis of physiologically relevant 3D models (including tissue samples, spheroids, and organoids), and imaging of complex co-culture systems requiring multi-compartment or insert-based configurations. Uniqueness statement: The described procurement concerns a highly specialized high-content confocal imaging system required to support advanced, large-scale biological experiments within a shared research infrastructure. The requirements define a tightly integrated combination of functionalities, including: • High-throughput plate-based acquisition of multiwell experiments (96-384 well formats) within defined time constraints, with full plate acquisition achievable in the order of 1-5 minutes for single-position imaging and ≤30-60 minutes under realistic screening conditions, including multiple imaging positions per well (≥9), multi-channel fluorescence acquisition (≥3 channels), and Z-stack acquisition (≥20 planes). Full 96-well plate confocal imaging (≥3 channels, ≥20x objective) must be achievable within ≤10 minutes at one position per well. • Confocal optical sectioning for imaging of thick 3D biological samples, with effective penetration and signal quality for structures in the range of 50-200 um (up to ~300 um depending on sample type). For this, the imaging system must be able to operate in both widefield and spinning disk confocal modes. Availability of a minimum of two (2) confocal spinning disc geometries under software control, with options optimized for different applications, such as high-resolution, high-speed, and deep-penetration imaging, with the option for future disc upgrades. • Low phototoxicity and low photobleaching imaging conditions, enabling repeated imaging of the same samples for time-lapse experiments over hours to days, including sensitive 3D cultures and live-cell assays. • High-power laser excitation (up to 800 mW) combined with a motorized XY-stage and Z control with high-precision positioning (<25 nm resolution in all axes) and the stability required for reliable time-lapse imaging of the same sites over several hours or days is needed. • A software-controlled, automated objective turret with at least six (6) positions, equipped with a range of air and water immersion objectives from 2x to 60x magnification that includes options for both high numerical aperture (NA) and extra-long working distance. The system must be equipped with a fully automated water immersion objective system with 20x and 40x water immersion objectives, and support optional magnification changes via an additional, software-selectable tube lens (1.5x). • Independent emission filter wheel (≥8 positions) and dichroic filter wheel (≥4 positions), equipped with filter sets for imaging DAPI, CFP, FITC, YFP, TRITC, TxRed, Cy5, and Cy7, or their equivalents. • Fully automated, high-content acquisition workflows, enabling reproducible imaging of large datasets (≥100-1000 imaging sites per experiment) with minimal user intervention. • A high-sensitivity sCMOS camera with high peak quantum efficiency (≥95%). The system is required to support high-speed image streaming for dynamic live-cell assays such as calcium imaging. The requirement is acquisition at ≥80 fps at full resolution and ≥100 fps at reduced resolution (using binning). • Integrated environmental control for physiologically relevant experiments with integrated gasmixer in the system for precise control of CO2 and O2 levels to create both normal and hypoxic conditions. • Integrated, high-throughput image analysis capabilities, including automated segmentation, feature extraction, and compatibility with AI machine learning-based analysis pipelines, enabling efficient processing and quantification of large-scale datasets. Possibility of importing images from 3rd party instruments for analysis is required. These requirements are not independent, but must be fulfilled simultaneously within a single, unified system architecture to ensure technical suitability, data quality, and operational feasibility. While individual elements of the required functionality may be available in other systems, available alternatives do not provide the full combination of required capabilities within a single, fully integrated high-content screening platform. In practice, alternative solutions rely on partial, modular, or loosely integrated configurations, where acquisition, automation, and analysis are handled by separate components or software environments. This prevents consistent, reproducible execution of large-scale experiments and introduces technical limitations in throughput, data consistency, and workflow integration. The ImageXpress HCS.AI Advanced platform is identified as the only system available that meets all specified requirements as an integrated solution. No alternative suppliers can deliver a technically equivalent system without introducing significant limitations that render the solution unsuitable for the intended research applications. Consequently, the procurement is considered to fall under a situation where competition is absent for technical reasons, as only one supplier can deliver a system that fulfils the defined requirements.
Kennung des Verfahrens: 704d2ae4-27de-4bc3-8ea2-3d25e4514345
Interne Kennung: 1bc7c7b0-0001-4f2a-a8b4-86c78d73f9f6
Verfahrensart: Verhandlungsverfahren ohne Aufruf zum Wettbewerb
2.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Lieferleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser)
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 38515000 Fluoreszenz- und Polarisationsmikroskope
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Postanschrift: Selma Lagerløfsvej 249
Stadt: Gistrup
Postleitzahl: 9260
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Nordjylland (DK050)
Land: Dänemark
2.1.4.
Allgemeine Informationen
Rechtsgrundlage:
Richtlinie 2014/24/EU
5. Los
5.1.
Los: LOT-0000
Titel: ImageXpress HCS.AI Advanced System
Beschreibung: The system will provide researchers from various research groups with a microscopy solution suitable for a wide range of current and future experimental applications. These include high-content screening of pharmacological and biological perturbations across a range of sample carriers (including microscope slides, multiwell plate formats, and specialized geometries such as U-shaped plates), quantitative analysis of physiologically relevant 3D models (including tissue samples, spheroids, and organoids), and imaging of complex co-culture systems requiring multi-compartment or insert-based configurations. Uniqueness statement: The described procurement concerns a highly specialized high-content confocal imaging system required to support advanced, large-scale biological experiments within a shared research infrastructure. The requirements define a tightly integrated combination of functionalities, including: • High-throughput plate-based acquisition of multiwell experiments (96-384 well formats) within defined time constraints, with full plate acquisition achievable in the order of 1-5 minutes for single-position imaging and ≤30-60 minutes under realistic screening conditions, including multiple imaging positions per well (≥9), multi-channel fluorescence acquisition (≥3 channels), and Z-stack acquisition (≥20 planes). Full 96-well plate confocal imaging (≥3 channels, ≥20x objective) must be achievable within ≤10 minutes at one position per well. • Confocal optical sectioning for imaging of thick 3D biological samples, with effective penetration and signal quality for structures in the range of 50-200 um (up to ~300 um depending on sample type). For this, the imaging system must be able to operate in both widefield and spinning disk confocal modes. Availability of a minimum of two (2) confocal spinning disc geometries under software control, with options optimized for different applications, such as high-resolution, high-speed, and deep-penetration imaging, with the option for future disc upgrades. • Low phototoxicity and low photobleaching imaging conditions, enabling repeated imaging of the same samples for time-lapse experiments over hours to days, including sensitive 3D cultures and live-cell assays. • High-power laser excitation (up to 800 mW) combined with a motorized XY-stage and Z control with high-precision positioning (<25 nm resolution in all axes) and the stability required for reliable time-lapse imaging of the same sites over several hours or days is needed. • A software-controlled, automated objective turret with at least six (6) positions, equipped with a range of air and water immersion objectives from 2x to 60x magnification that includes options for both high numerical aperture (NA) and extra-long working distance. The system must be equipped with a fully automated water immersion objective system with 20x and 40x water immersion objectives, and support optional magnification changes via an additional, software-selectable tube lens (1.5x). • Independent emission filter wheel (≥8 positions) and dichroic filter wheel (≥4 positions), equipped with filter sets for imaging DAPI, CFP, FITC, YFP, TRITC, TxRed, Cy5, and Cy7, or their equivalents. • Fully automated, high-content acquisition workflows, enabling reproducible imaging of large datasets (≥100-1000 imaging sites per experiment) with minimal user intervention. • A high-sensitivity sCMOS camera with high peak quantum efficiency (≥95%). The system is required to support high-speed image streaming for dynamic live-cell assays such as calcium imaging. The requirement is acquisition at ≥80 fps at full resolution and ≥100 fps at reduced resolution (using binning). • Integrated environmental control for physiologically relevant experiments with integrated gasmixer in the system for precise control of CO2 and O2 levels to create both normal and hypoxic conditions. • Integrated, high-throughput image analysis capabilities, including automated segmentation, feature extraction, and compatibility with AI machine learning-based analysis pipelines, enabling efficient processing and quantification of large-scale datasets. Possibility of importing images from 3rd party instruments for analysis is required. These requirements are not independent, but must be fulfilled simultaneously within a single, unified system architecture to ensure technical suitability, data quality, and operational feasibility. While individual elements of the required functionality may be available in other systems, available alternatives do not provide the full combination of required capabilities within a single, fully integrated high-content screening platform. In practice, alternative solutions rely on partial, modular, or loosely integrated configurations, where acquisition, automation, and analysis are handled by separate components or software environments. This prevents consistent, reproducible execution of large-scale experiments and introduces technical limitations in throughput, data consistency, and workflow integration. The ImageXpress HCS.AI Advanced platform is identified as the only system available that meets all specified requirements as an integrated solution. No alternative suppliers can deliver a technically equivalent system without introducing significant limitations that render the solution unsuitable for the intended research applications. Consequently, the procurement is considered to fall under a situation where competition is absent for technical reasons, as only one supplier can deliver a system that fulfils the defined requirements.
Interne Kennung: 770403f0-1ca8-4a77-a7c4-ad3bf97d75bb
5.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Lieferleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser)
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 38515000 Fluoreszenz- und Polarisationsmikroskope
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Postanschrift: Selma Lagerløfsvej 249
Stadt: Gistrup
Postleitzahl: 9260
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Nordjylland (DK050)
Land: Dänemark
5.1.6.
Allgemeine Informationen
Die Beschaffung fällt unter das Übereinkommen über das öffentliche Beschaffungswesen: ja
5.1.15.
Techniken
Rahmenvereinbarung:
Keine Rahmenvereinbarung
Informationen über das dynamische Beschaffungssystem:
Kein dynamisches Beschaffungssystem
5.1.16.
Weitere Informationen, Schlichtung und Nachprüfung
Überprüfungsstelle: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation, aus deren Mitteln der Auftrag bezahlt wird: Aalborg Universitet
Organisation, die die Zahlung ausführt: Aalborg Universitet
6. Ergebnisse
Direktvergabe:
Begründung der Direktvergabe: Der Auftrag kann nur von einem bestimmten Wirtschaftsteilnehmer ausgeführt werden, da aus technischen Gründen kein Wettbewerb vorhanden ist
Sonstige Begründung: The system will provide researchers from various research groups with a microscopy solution suitable for a wide range of current and future experimental applications. These include high-content screening of pharmacological and biological perturbations across a range of sample carriers (including microscope slides, multiwell plate formats, and specialized geometries such as U-shaped plates), quantitative analysis of physiologically relevant 3D models (including tissue samples, spheroids, and organoids), and imaging of complex co-culture systems requiring multi-compartment or insert-based configurations. Uniqueness statement: The described procurement concerns a highly specialized high-content confocal imaging system required to support advanced, large-scale biological experiments within a shared research infrastructure. The requirements define a tightly integrated combination of functionalities, including: • High-throughput plate-based acquisition of multiwell experiments (96-384 well formats) within defined time constraints, with full plate acquisition achievable in the order of 1-5 minutes for single-position imaging and ≤30-60 minutes under realistic screening conditions, including multiple imaging positions per well (≥9), multi-channel fluorescence acquisition (≥3 channels), and Z-stack acquisition (≥20 planes). Full 96-well plate confocal imaging (≥3 channels, ≥20x objective) must be achievable within ≤10 minutes at one position per well. • Confocal optical sectioning for imaging of thick 3D biological samples, with effective penetration and signal quality for structures in the range of 50-200 um (up to ~300 um depending on sample type). For this, the imaging system must be able to operate in both widefield and spinning disk confocal modes. Availability of a minimum of two (2) confocal spinning disc geometries under software control, with options optimized for different applications, such as high-resolution, high-speed, and deep-penetration imaging, with the option for future disc upgrades. • Low phototoxicity and low photobleaching imaging conditions, enabling repeated imaging of the same samples for time-lapse experiments over hours to days, including sensitive 3D cultures and live-cell assays. • High-power laser excitation (up to 800 mW) combined with a motorized XY-stage and Z control with high-precision positioning (<25 nm resolution in all axes) and the stability required for reliable time-lapse imaging of the same sites over several hours or days is needed. • A software-controlled, automated objective turret with at least six (6) positions, equipped with a range of air and water immersion objectives from 2x to 60x magnification that includes options for both high numerical aperture (NA) and extra-long working distance. The system must be equipped with a fully automated water immersion objective system with 20x and 40x water immersion objectives, and support optional magnification changes via an additional, software-selectable tube lens (1.5x). • Independent emission filter wheel (≥8 positions) and dichroic filter wheel (≥4 positions), equipped with filter sets for imaging DAPI, CFP, FITC, YFP, TRITC, TxRed, Cy5, and Cy7, or their equivalents. • Fully automated, high-content acquisition workflows, enabling reproducible imaging of large datasets (≥100-1000 imaging sites per experiment) with minimal user intervention. • A high-sensitivity sCMOS camera with high peak quantum efficiency (≥95%). The system is required to support high-speed image streaming for dynamic live-cell assays such as calcium imaging. The requirement is acquisition at ≥80 fps at full resolution and ≥100 fps at reduced resolution (using binning). • Integrated environmental control for physiologically relevant experiments with integrated gasmixer in the system for precise control of CO2 and O2 levels to create both normal and hypoxic conditions. • Integrated, high-throughput image analysis capabilities, including automated segmentation, feature extraction, and compatibility with AI machine learning-based analysis pipelines, enabling efficient processing and quantification of large-scale datasets. Possibility of importing images from 3rd party instruments for analysis is required. These requirements are not independent, but must be fulfilled simultaneously within a single, unified system architecture to ensure technical suitability, data quality, and operational feasibility. While individual elements of the required functionality may be available in other systems, available alternatives do not provide the full combination of required capabilities within a single, fully integrated high-content screening platform. In practice, alternative solutions rely on partial, modular, or loosely integrated configurations, where acquisition, automation, and analysis are handled by separate components or software environments. This prevents consistent, reproducible execution of large-scale experiments and introduces technical limitations in throughput, data consistency, and workflow integration. The ImageXpress HCS.AI Advanced platform is identified as the only system available that meets all specified requirements as an integrated solution. No alternative suppliers can deliver a technically equivalent system without introducing significant limitations that render the solution unsuitable for the intended research applications. Consequently, the procurement is considered to fall under a situation where competition is absent for technical reasons, as only one supplier can deliver a system that fulfils the defined requirements.
6.1.
Ergebnis, Los-– Kennung: LOT-0000
6.1.2.
Informationen über die Gewinner
Wettbewerbsgewinner:
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd
Angebot:
Kennung des Angebots: Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd
Kennung des Loses oder der Gruppe von Losen: LOT-0000
Wert des Angebots: 4 010 664,00 DKK
Informationen zum Auftrag:
Kennung des Auftrags: Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd
8. Organisationen
8.1.
ORG-0001
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Aalborg Universitet
Registrierungsnummer: 29102384
Postanschrift: Fredrik Bajers Vej 7K
Stadt: Aalborg Øst
Postleitzahl: 9220
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Nordjylland (DK050)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Alexander Herskind Rasmussen
Telefon: 22505186
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Beschaffer
Organisation, aus deren Mitteln der Auftrag bezahlt wird
Organisation, die die Zahlung ausführt
8.1.
ORG-0002
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registrierungsnummer: 37795526
Postanschrift: Toldboden 2
Stadt: Viborg
Postleitzahl: 8800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Telefon: +45 72405600
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Überprüfungsstelle
8.1.
ORG-0003
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registrierungsnummer: 10294819
Postanschrift: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Stadt: Valby
Postleitzahl: 2500
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Telefon: +45 41715000
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt
8.1.
ORG-0004
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd
Postanschrift: 1180 Eskdale Road
Stadt: Berkshire
Postleitzahl: RG415TS
Land: Vereinigtes Königreich
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Bieter
Gewinner dieser Lose: LOT-0000
8.1.
ORG-0005
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Mercell Holding ASA
Registrierungsnummer: 980921565
Postanschrift: Askekroken 11
Stadt: Oslo
Postleitzahl: 0277
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Land: Norwegen
Kontaktperson: eSender
Telefon: +47 21018800
Fax: +47 21018801
Rollen dieser Organisation:
TED eSender
Informationen zur Bekanntmachung
Kennung/Fassung der Bekanntmachung: 58469284-ccda-4d98-91e9-99f47b3be35a - 01
Formulartyp: Vorankündigung – Direktvergabe
Art der Bekanntmachung: Freiwillige Ex-ante-Transparenzbekanntmachung
Unterart der Bekanntmachung: 25
Datum der Übermittlung der Bekanntmachung: 08/07/2026 06:57:20 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Bekanntmachung — eSender-Übermittlungsdatum: 08/07/2026 07:00:44 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Sprachen, in denen diese Bekanntmachung offiziell verfügbar ist: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsnummer der Bekanntmachung: 473104-2026
ABl. S – Nummer der Ausgabe: 130/2026
Datum der Veröffentlichung: 09/07/2026