Central cold storage -80 freezers
Erasmus MC has opened a tender for the supply of central cold storage solutions, specifically -80°C freezers, to support the storage of biological samples and research material. The procedure falls under negotiation without publication, which allows for rapid processing but also means limited competition. The contracting authority requests a robust, energy-efficient system with strict temperature controls, redundant cooling, and an integrated monitoring and alarm system. Additionally, the supplier must offer a maintenance and service contract, including fast response times and availability of spare parts. The freezers must comply with Dutch and European regulations for medical equipment and biobanking, with a proven track record in similar institutions. The tender focuses on suppliers experienced in providing medical cold storage for research centers and expects a total package including installation, training, and aftercare.
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01What is being requested
Erasmus MC has opened a tender for the supply of central cold storage solutions, specifically -80°C freezers, to support the storage of biological samples and research material. The procedure falls under negotiation without publication, which allows for rapid processing but also means limited competition. The contracting authority requests a robust, energy-efficient system with strict temperature controls, redundant cooling, and an integrated monitoring and alarm system. Additionally, the supplier must offer a maintenance and service contract, including fast response times and availability of spare parts. The freezers must comply with Dutch and European regulations for medical equipment and biobanking, with a proven track record in similar institutions. The tender focuses on suppliers experienced in providing medical cold storage for research centers and expects a total package including installation, training, and aftercare.
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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
€ 800K
€ 4,0 mln
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