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XPS System for PLD Research Cluster
Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) · Open · 1 lots · 354243
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
38000000
Estimated value
€ 820K
awarded
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
The contract concerns the supply of an XPS system for the PLD Research Cluster, including installation, software, and training, with an intended delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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CharacteristicsCPV 38SuppliesEU tenderXPSPLDDiffer
01What is being requested
Supply of an XPS System for the PLD Research Cluster, including associated software and documentation.
The scope of the Contract is the design, realization and installation of an XPS system for the PLD Research Cluster at DIFFER
1XPS System for PLD Research Cluster—
02Outcome
Awarded
SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH
Award value
€819,500
Bidders
2
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure a full bank guarantee that meets the requirements set for the first payment. Take into account the strict deadlines for the Site Acceptance Test immediately after delivery. Ensure that the documentation is complete and available in the agreed language.
04Points of attention
Important · 6
Delivery must take place no later than Q4 2025.Important
A successful Site Acceptance Test is required for final acceptance.Important
In the event of an unsuccessful SAT, the buyer has the right to refuse the delivery at no cost.Important
The supplier must provide a bank guarantee for 50% of the total amount upon the first payment.Important
The supplier guarantees the availability of parts for at least ten years after acceptance.Important
Modifications to the system without written permission will void the warranty.Important
05Exclusion 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).
06Process & timeline
Delivery
<strong>Q4 2025</strong>
Site Acceptance Test (SAT) start
binnen <strong>30 dagen</strong> na levering
Site Acceptance Test (SAT) completed
binnen <strong>60 dagen</strong> na levering
07Value in context
Estimate not published
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.
08Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Bruker Nederland B.V.SME8513×
2Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V.SME8310×
3Bluefors OyUnknown8211×
4FEI Europe B.V.SME817×
5Waters Chromatography B.V.SME8112×
6Oxford Instruments GmbHUnknown775×
09Tender documents
TN490799 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250127171454pdfJan 29, 2025 · 7 KB
Second Information NoticexlsxNov 20, 2024 · 20 KB
HC-10532-B01 for sharingpdfNov 11, 2024 · 97 KB
VE-10569-A01 for sharingpdfNov 11, 2024 · 206 KB
TN490799 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20241111090942pdfNov 11, 2024 · 7 KB
Nota van inlichtingen 2024-11-11-3pdfNov 11, 2024 · 5 KB
Annex A - XPS Award Criteria v1.0xlsxOct 23, 2024 · 33 KB
Descriptive Document XPS for PLD Research Cluster v1.0pdfOct 23, 2024 · 565 KB
Annex B - Declaration of conformitydocxOct 23, 2024 · 34 KB
Annex F - Draft Agreement XPS System for PLD Research Cluster - ARIV 2018pdfOct 23, 2024 · 129 KB
Annex H - On demand bank guarantee article 12.1 ARIV 2018docxOct 23, 2024 · 30 KB
Annex G - ARIV 2018 EnglishpdfOct 23, 2024 · 57 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
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11Frequently asked questions
What is the specific scope of the contract for the XPS system?
The contract includes the design, realization, and installation of one XPS system (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy) for the PLD Research Cluster at DIFFER.
Which general terms and conditions apply to the delivery?
The delivery and the agreement are subject to the Algemene Rijksinkoopvoorwaarden 2018 (ARIV 2018).
What does delivery entail according to the ARIV 2018 conditions?
Delivery includes the delivery of the product, including assembly or installation in accordance with the requirements laid down in the contract.
Who is responsible for the transport costs and risks of the product?
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the supplier bears all costs and risks associated with the transport of the product, including any import duties and the handling of associated formalities.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 300K
€ 300K
median
€ 515K
€ 515K
p75
€ 1,7 mln
€ 1,7 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 38 · leveringen n=331