Voluntary transparency liquid chromatography triple quadrupole mass spectrometer
The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) has commissioned the Division of Laboratories, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics to procure five LC-MS/MS systems with a triple quadrupole. The delivery includes not only the instruments but also the associated software licenses and a maintenance contract. The procedure is conducted via negotiation without prior publication, allowing the contracting authority to approach a limited number of prominent suppliers. The systems must meet the highest analytical requirements for pharmacological research, toxicology, and biomarker detection. Key criteria include sensitivity, mass range, resolution, software functionality, licensing terms, maintenance coverage, training, and service. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with EU regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and Dutch laws and regulations regarding medical devices. The purchase is a strategic investment for the research and healthcare activities of the UMC and requires a careful assessment of price, quality, and support. The final selection will be based on a combination of technical performance, cost, and service support.
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01What is being requested
The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) has commissioned the Division of Laboratories, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics to procure five LC-MS/MS systems with a triple quadrupole. The delivery includes not only the instruments but also the associated software licenses and a maintenance contract. The procedure is conducted via negotiation without prior publication, allowing the contracting authority to approach a limited number of prominent suppliers. The systems must meet the highest analytical requirements for pharmacological research, toxicology, and biomarker detection. Key criteria include sensitivity, mass range, resolution, software functionality, licensing terms, maintenance coverage, training, and service. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with EU regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and Dutch laws and regulations regarding medical devices. The purchase is a strategic investment for the research and healthcare activities of the UMC and requires a careful assessment of price, quality, and support. The final selection will be based on a combination of technical performance, cost, and service support.
The Division of Laboratories, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics intends to proceed with the procurement of 5 LC-MS/MS systems. The contract consists of the purchase of the product, including software usage licenses and a maintenance contract.
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
What exactly does the contract for the LC-MS/MS systems entail?
Which components are included in the delivery of the systems?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 300K
€ 515K
€ 1,7 mln
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