AwardedEuropean

Spectral flow cytometer

Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek der Zee (NIOZ) · 406984
Type
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence low

NIOZ is looking for an advanced spectral flow cytometer for the analysis of marine microbial communities (phytoplankton, bacteria, archaea, viruses). The assignment concerns specialized scientific equipment via a negotiated procedure without prior call. Due to the highly specialized nature and direct award to Cytek Biosciences, this is of interest to specialized suppliers of flow cytometry equipment.

Contract · European procedure

European
Contracting authority
Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek der Zee (NIOZ)
Contract type
Not specified
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
Ongoing
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
Single contract
Main CPV code
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPVEU tenderspectral flowcytometermarine microbial communitiesphytoplankton

01What is being requested

NIOZ is looking for an advanced spectral flow cytometer for the analysis of marine microbial communities (phytoplankton, bacteria, archaea, viruses). The assignment concerns specialized scientific equipment via a negotiated procedure without prior call. Due to the highly specialized nature and direct award to Cytek Biosciences, this is of interest to specialized suppliers of flow cytometry equipment.

Spectral flow cytometer An advanced and adaptable sorting system driven by full spectrum profiling technology Needs to be able to analyse marine microbial communities, including phytoplankton, prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and viruses and extracellular vesicles.

02Outcome

Awarded

Cytek Biosciences B.V.

Bidders
2

03Exclusion 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).

04Bidders in this segment

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Cytek Biosciences B.V. potentialSME40
2Becton Dickinson B.V. potentialSME40
3Cytek Biosciences potentialUnknown37
4Waters Chromatography B.V. potentialSME37
5BD potentialUnknown37
6Beckman Coultier Nederland B.V. potentialSME36

05Tender documents

TN561402 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260105094732pdfJan 6, 2026 · 143 KB
uea_561402_20251208145414pdfDec 13, 2025 · 302 KB
TN561402 - EF25 Aankondiging in geval van vrijwillige transparantie vooraf - algemene richtlijn 20251211160839pdfDec 13, 2025 · 8 KB

06Legal themes that may be relevant here

07Frequently asked questions

What are the technical requirements for the spectral flow cytometer?
The system must feature full spectrum profiling technology and an advanced, adaptable sorting system. The equipment must be suitable for the analysis of marine microbial communities, including phytoplankton, prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea), viruses, and extracellular vesicles.
Which specific applications must the equipment meet?
The flow cytometer must be capable of analyzing marine microbial communities, specifically focusing on phytoplankton, bacteria, archaea, viruses, and extracellular vesicles.
What expertise is required for the delivery of this equipment?
The supplier must possess technical expertise in the field of marine microbiology and have experience with flow cytometry equipment, including the capacity for service and maintenance.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.