2023-OJS25-73805-en

I.1.

Name and addresses
Official name: Stiftelsen Centrum för Molekylär Medicin

National registration number: 815201-3689

Town: STOCKHOLM

NUTS code: SE11 Stockholm

Postal code: 17176

Country: Sweden

Contact person: Olle Gartell

E-mail: olle.gartell@ki.se

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.cmm.se

I.4.

Type of the contracting authority
Other type: Foundation

I.5.

Main activity
Other activity: Research Foundation

II.1.

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1.

Title

Cell Sorter

Reference number: 20230131

II.1.2.

Main CPV code
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

II.1.3.

Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4.

Short description

The users of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at CMM have requirements for cell sorting at a technically very advanced level and need to detect >40 parameters (scatter and fluorochromes) with a 6-way sorting function. Because of this we require a cell sorter that is spectral and:

- Measures emitted light across the spectrum (a so-called spectral flow cytometer) with APDs or avalanche photodiodes (patent US20170307505A1) which allow for greater sensitivity especially in the red part of the spectrum thanks to the improved quantum efficiency as compared to PMTs which are used in conventional non-spectral cell sorters. Examples of low light emitters include MHCII tetramers, chemokine receptors and intracellular cytokines.

See attached document for further information

II.1.6.

Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: no

II.1.7.

Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT: 8 155 279,00 SEK

II.2.

Description

II.2.2.

Additional CPV code(s)
38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus, 38434510 Cytometers

II.2.3.

Place of performance

NUTS code: SE110 Stockholms län

Main site or place of performance: Solna

II.2.4.

Description of the procurement

This is a Voluntary ex ante Transparency notice. See attached document.

II.2.5.

Award criteria

II.2.11.

Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13.

Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14.

Additional information

This is a Voluntary ex ante Transparency notice

IV.1.

Description

IV.1.1.

Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure without prior publication

Explanation:

Voluntary ex ante Transparency notice

The users of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at CMM have requirements for cell sorting at a technically very advanced level and need to detect >40 parameters (scatter and fluorochromes) with a 6-way sorting function. Because of this we require a cell sorter that is spectral and:

- Measures emitted light across the spectrum (a so-called spectral flow cytometer) with APDs or avalanche photodiodes (patent US20170307505A1) which allow for greater sensitivity especially in the red part of the spectrum thanks to the improved quantum efficiency as compared to PMTs which are used in conventional non-spectral cell sorters. Examples of low light emitters include MHCII tetramers, chemokine receptors and intracellular cytokines.

- Measures Side Scatter with a 405nm (violet) laser. This is critical when sorting small particles (nanoparticles) such as extra-cellular vesicles, as well as for discriminating debris and red blood cells.

- Has flat top optics (patent US10788411) that achieves similar CV values when sorting at low, medium or high flow rates. This is critical when sorting rare cells or cells that are fragile or “difficult”.

- Has the ability to do autofluorescence extraction for discrimination of true fluorescence emission when sorting highly autofluorescent cells.

As per the technical requirements stated in our technical motivation, the only cell sorting flow cytometer that meets them is the Cytek CS. Neither BD, Sony, Thermo Fisher, or Beckman Coulter meet these specific requirements. Specifically, BD’s 6-way full spectrum cell sorter does not have APDs or flat top optics. Sony’s cell sorter is not full spectrum, cannot sort 6-ways, nor does it have flat top optics. Thermo Fisher’s 6-way cell sorter does not have APDs or flat top optics. Beckman Coulter’s 6-way cell sorter is not full spectrum and does not have APDs.

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons

IV.1.3.

Information about framework agreement

IV.1.8.

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes

IV.2.

Administrative information

Contract No: Aur-Sorter-Combo-00011540-1-25-2023-ver01

Title:

Voluntary ex ante Transparency notice

V.2.

Award of contract/concession

V.2.1.

Date of contract award decision
30/01/2023

V.2.2.

Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no

V.2.3.

Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Official name: Cytek Biosciences B.V

National registration number: NL8601.02.907.B.01

Postal address: Paasheuvelweg 25, Tower C5

Town: Amsterdam

NUTS code: NL Nederland

Postal code: 1105 BP

Country: Netherlands

E-mail: customerserviceEMEA@cytekbio.com

Telephone: +31 0207653440

Internet address: https://cytekbio.com/

The contractor/concessionaire will be an SME: yes

V.2.4.

Information on value of the contract/lot/concession
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: 8 155 279,00 SEKTotal value of the contract/lot/concession: 8 155 279,00 SEK

V.2.5.

Information about subcontracting

VI.3.

Additional information

This is a Voluntary ex ante Transparency notice.

Mercell notice: https://opic.com/id/afloabueft

VI.4.

Procedures for review

VI.4.1.

Review body
Official name: Förvaltningsrätten i Stockholm

Postal address: Tegeluddsvägen 1

Town: Solna

Postal code: 115 41 Stockholm

Country: Sweden

E-mail: forvaltningsrattenistockholm@dom.se

Telephone: +46 856168000

VI.5.

Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2023