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1. Beschaffer
1.1.
Beschaffer
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Rechtsform des Erwerbers: Einrichtung des öffentlichen Rechts
Tätigkeit des öffentlichen Auftraggebers: Bildung
2. Verfahren
2.1.
Verfahren
Titel: BD FACSDiscover A8 Cell Analyser with BD CellView Image Technology
Beschreibung: DTU will like to buy a BD FACSDiscover A8 5 Laser 78 detectors from BD Biosciences. The instrument will include the following : • Forward Scatter: Label-free brightfield imaging channel that measures light scattered at small forward angles by the cell as it passes through the laser interrogation point. • SSC Imaging: Label-free imaging channel measuring light scattered at 90° perpendicular to the laser path, capturing internal cellular complexity. • Lightloss Imaging: Measures the total photons lost from the laser beam due to both scattering and absorption by the cell, allowing Label-free brightfield imaging morphological assessment. • Channel 1: Fluorescence imaging (530/30nm range) • Channel 2: Fluorescence imaging (600/60nm range) • Channel 3: Fluorescence imaging (788/225nm range) These imaging channels enable spatial analysis of protein localisation, cellular interactions, and morphological characteristics that remain invisible to traditional flow cytometry. The system generates quantitative image parameters including: • Area and Perimeter measurements for size discrimination • Aspect Ratio and Eccentricity for shape analysis • Diffusivity for texture characterisation • Correlation and Distance for multi-channel co-localisation • Radial Moment for signal distribution analysis. Applications enabled by this technology include: • Identification of subcellular protein localisation (nuclear vs cytoplasmic) • Detection of cell-cell interactions and immunological synapses • Discrimination of budding yeast cells and cell aggregates • Analysis of phagocytosis and particle uptake • Label-free morphological study for downstream sorting. Complementing the imaging capabilities, the instrument should hold a technology for full-spectrum flow cytometry. This system features: • 5 laser configuration: 349 nm (UV), 405 nm (Violet), 488 nm (Blue), 561 nm (Yellow-Green), 637 nm (Red) • 78 fluorescence detectors capturing complete emission spectra • 8 scatter and imaging detectors • System-aware spectral unmixing algorithms that adapt to instrument performance in real-time • Capability for 40+ parameter experiments with optimal resolution and sensitivity Complementing the imaging capabilities, the instruments should include a technology for full-spectrum flow cytometry. This system features: • 5 laser configuration: 349 nm (UV), 405 nm (Violet), 488 nm (Blue), 561 nm (Yellow-Green), 637 nm (Red) • 78 fluorescence detectors capturing complete emission spectra • 8 scatter and imaging detectors • System-aware spectral unmixing algorithms that adapt to instrument performance in real-time • Capability for 40+ parameter experiments with optimal resolution and sensitivity
Kennung des Verfahrens: 2204aa2e-fb98-49d0-8564-1b43ca9fc9a0
Interne Kennung: 10661
Verfahrensart: Verhandlungsverfahren ohne Aufruf zum Wettbewerb
2.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Lieferleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 38433000 Spektrometer
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser), 38400000 Instrumente zum Prüfen von physikalischen Eigenschaften, 38430000 Erkennungs- und Analysegeräte
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Postanschrift: Henrik Dams Alle 205B
Stadt: Kgs. Lyngby
Postleitzahl: 2800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Københavns omegn (DK012)
Land: Dänemark
2.1.4.
Allgemeine Informationen
Rechtsgrundlage:
Richtlinie 2014/24/EU
The Danish Public Procurement Law - The Danish Public Procurement Law.
5. Los
5.1.
Los: LOT-0000
Titel: BD FACSDiscover A8 Cell Analyser with BD CellView Image Technology
Beschreibung: DTU will like to buy a BD FACSDiscover A8 5 Laser 78 detectors from BD Biosciences. The instrument will include the following : • Forward Scatter: Label-free brightfield imaging channel that measures light scattered at small forward angles by the cell as it passes through the laser interrogation point. • SSC Imaging: Label-free imaging channel measuring light scattered at 90° perpendicular to the laser path, capturing internal cellular complexity. • Lightloss Imaging: Measures the total photons lost from the laser beam due to both scattering and absorption by the cell, allowing Label-free brightfield imaging morphological assessment. • Channel 1: Fluorescence imaging (530/30nm range) • Channel 2: Fluorescence imaging (600/60nm range) • Channel 3: Fluorescence imaging (788/225nm range) These imaging channels enable spatial analysis of protein localisation, cellular interactions, and morphological characteristics that remain invisible to traditional flow cytometry. The system generates quantitative image parameters including: • Area and Perimeter measurements for size discrimination • Aspect Ratio and Eccentricity for shape analysis • Diffusivity for texture characterisation • Correlation and Distance for multi-channel co-localisation • Radial Moment for signal distribution analysis. Applications enabled by this technology include: • Identification of subcellular protein localisation (nuclear vs cytoplasmic) • Detection of cell-cell interactions and immunological synapses • Discrimination of budding yeast cells and cell aggregates • Analysis of phagocytosis and particle uptake • Label-free morphological study for downstream sorting. Complementing the imaging capabilities, the instrument should hold a technology for full-spectrum flow cytometry. This system features: • 5 laser configuration: 349 nm (UV), 405 nm (Violet), 488 nm (Blue), 561 nm (Yellow-Green), 637 nm (Red) • 78 fluorescence detectors capturing complete emission spectra • 8 scatter and imaging detectors • System-aware spectral unmixing algorithms that adapt to instrument performance in real-time • Capability for 40+ parameter experiments with optimal resolution and sensitivity Complementing the imaging capabilities, the instruments should include a technology for full-spectrum flow cytometry. This system features: • 5 laser configuration: 349 nm (UV), 405 nm (Violet), 488 nm (Blue), 561 nm (Yellow-Green), 637 nm (Red) • 78 fluorescence detectors capturing complete emission spectra • 8 scatter and imaging detectors • System-aware spectral unmixing algorithms that adapt to instrument performance in real-time • Capability for 40+ parameter experiments with optimal resolution and sensitivity
Interne Kennung: 10661
5.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Lieferleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 38433000 Spektrometer
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser), 38400000 Instrumente zum Prüfen von physikalischen Eigenschaften, 38430000 Erkennungs- und Analysegeräte
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Postanschrift: Henrik Dams Alle 205B
Stadt: Kgs. Lyngby
Postleitzahl: 2800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Københavns omegn (DK012)
Land: Dänemark
5.1.3.
Geschätzte Dauer
Laufzeit: 1 Jahr
5.1.6.
Allgemeine Informationen
Auftragsvergabeprojekt nicht aus EU-Mitteln finanziert
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
Informationen über die Überprüfungsfristen: Complaint regarding direct award of contract: Complaint that the Contracting Authority, contrary to the Public Procurement Act, has concluded a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the European Union Official Journal must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days from the date after a contract award notice has been published by the Contracting Authority in the European Union Official Journal and that contract award notice includes the grounds for the decision to award the contract directly, cf. lov om Klagenævnet for Udbud (Complaints Board for Tenders) § 7, section 3.
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation, die einen Offline-Zugang zu den Vergabeunterlagen bereitstellt: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation, aus deren Mitteln der Auftrag bezahlt wird: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation, die die Zahlung ausführt: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation, die den Auftrag unterzeichnet: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
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: This document provides justification for the acquisition of a BD FACSDiscover A8 Cell Analyser through a manufacturer trade-in programme. The proposed acquisition represents a transformative upgrade to our flow cytometry capabilities, introducing proprietary imaging technology whilst maintaining seamless integration with our existing BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter infrastructure. The exceptional trade-in value offered by BD Biosciences, combined with the unique technological capabilities unavailable from any competing manufacturer, establishes this as a procurement of singular strategic value. 1. TECHNOLOGY JUSTIFICATION 1.1 BD CellView Image Technology The BD FACSDiscover A8 incorporates BD CellView Image Technology, a revolutionary camera-free imaging system that represents a fundamental advancement in flow cytometry. This proprietary technology employs orthogonal frequency domain multiplexing (OFDM) — adapted from wireless telecommunications, to generate high-resolution cellular images without traditional camera systems. Technical Implementation: The CellView system utilises radiofrequency-multiplexed excitation of fluorophores, allowing the instrument to capture complete cellular images using the same avalanche photodiodes (APDs) employed for spectral detection. This approach overcomes the fundamental throughput limitations of camera-based imaging systems, which cannot operate at the acquisition speeds required for high-throughput flow cytometry (typically 35,000 events/second in high-speed mode; 12,500 events/second in imaging mode). Relevancy for our laboratory The FACSDiscover A8 is the only spectral analyzer capable of meeting DTU's requirements for advanced cell analysis. Its integrated CellView imaging technology, unique to the BD FACSDiscover platform, enables real-time morphological assessment and spatial localisation of fluorescent signals within individual cells, capabilities unavailable on any competing spectral analyzer. This allows researchers to visualise protein co-localisation, identify cell-cell interactions such as immune synapses, and track nanoparticle uptake at subcellular resolution, providing biological context beyond intensity-based measurements alone. Critically, the A8 shares identical optical configuration, calibration standards, and software platform (FACSChorus) with our existing FACSDiscover S8 cell sorter. This standardisation means panels developed and validated on the A8 transfer directly to the S8 without requiring re-optimisation, a workflow impossible with any other analyzer-sorter combination. Researchers can perform panel development, compensation setup, and sample screening on the A8, then proceed to sorting on the S8 with full confidence in data reproducibility. BD's "perform as one" calibration philosophy ensures that experiments are transferable not only within our facility but across any FACSDiscover system worldwide, supporting multi-site collaborations and reproducibility standards. WORKFLOW INTEGRATION AND OPERATIONAL SYNERGY Identical Optical Configuration with BD FACSDiscover S8 As mention above the BD FACSDiscover A8 shares an identical optical architecture with our existing BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter, and this identical configuration is essential for our analyses process. The BD FACSDiscover A8 includes an integrated 96-well plate autoloader supporting both standard and deep-well plate formats. This automation enables walkaway operation for large-scale screening applications, substantially reducing operator time requirements whilst improving cost-per-data-point economics. 3COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION BD CellView Image Technology represents a proprietary innovation protected by multiple patents. No competing manufacturer offers comparable camera-free, high-throughput imaging capabilities integrated with full-spectrum flow cytometry. Alternative approaches to imaging flow cytometry (such as camera-based systems from other manufacturers) operate at acquisition rates 10-100 times slower than the BD CellView platform, rendering them unsuitable for high-throughput applications. None other platforms offer the CellView imaging technology that distinguishes the BD FACSDiscover A8. The superior imaging capabilities of the A8, and the identical optical architecture of BD FACSDiscover A8, with our existing BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter, which is essential for our analyses process, combined with the advantageous trade-in pricing, position this acquisition as exceptional value compared to any non-imaging spectral cytometer alternative. BD Biosciences has offered to accept our BD FACSymphony A5 SE as a trade-in towards the BD FACSDiscover A8, providing substantial value reduction. The trade-in credit substantially reduces the net acquisition cost to 723,000 DKK, representing a reduction compared to typical market pricing for comparable instrumentation.
6.1.
Ergebnis, Los-– Kennung: LOT-0000
6.1.2.
Informationen über die Gewinner
Wettbewerbsgewinner:
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Beckton Dickinson Denmark A/S
Angebot:
Kennung des Angebots: Tilbud fra Beckton Dickinson Denmark A/S
Kennung des Loses oder der Gruppe von Losen: LOT-0000
Wert des Angebots: 4 100 000,00 DKK
Vergabe von Unteraufträgen: Noch nicht bekannt
Informationen zum Auftrag:
Kennung des Auftrags: Kontrakt med Beckton Dickinson Denmark A/S
Datum der Auswahl des Gewinners: 18/12/2025
Organisation, die den Auftrag unterzeichnet: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
8. Organisationen
8.1.
ORG-0001
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Registrierungsnummer: 30060946
Postanschrift: Anker Engelunds Vej 1
Stadt: Kgs. Lyngby
Postleitzahl: 2800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Københavns omegn (DK012)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Katrine Freiesleben Petersen
Telefon: +45 45252525
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Beschaffer
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt
Organisation, die einen Offline-Zugang zu den Vergabeunterlagen bereitstellt
Organisation, die den Auftrag unterzeichnet
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: Nævnenes hus, Toldboden 2
Stadt: Viborg
Postleitzahl: 8800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
Land: Dänemark
Telefon: +45 35291000
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
Telefon: +45 41715000
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt
8.1.
ORG-0004
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Beckton Dickinson Denmark A/S
Größe des Wirtschaftsteilnehmers: Kleinst-, kleines oder mittleres Unternehmen
Die Organisation ist eine natürliche Person.
Registrierungsnummer: 71302814
Stadt: Herlev
Postleitzahl: 2730
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Københavns omegn (DK012)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Jens Dyekær
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: f88c04e4-ce9d-4602-9c52-02f258d73a54 - 01
Formulartyp: Vorankündigung – Direktvergabe
Art der Bekanntmachung: Freiwillige Ex-ante-Transparenzbekanntmachung
Unterart der Bekanntmachung: 25
Datum der Übermittlung der Bekanntmachung: 18/12/2025 13:49:27 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
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Sprachen, in denen diese Bekanntmachung offiziell verfügbar ist: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsnummer der Bekanntmachung: 855106-2025
ABl. S – Nummer der Ausgabe: 246/2025
Datum der Veröffentlichung: 22/12/2025