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Purchase, supply and maintenance of 2 fluorescence microscopes

Overview
  • Today
    19/05/2026
Status
Submission closed
Type of contract
Supplies
Subject for Renewal
Yes
Buyer
Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM)
Place of performance
NUTS code: Multiple place of performance
Location of buyer
NUTS code: Not available
Business sector (Main CPV)
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Total estimated contract value (excluding VAT)
Not available
Total final contract value (excluding VAT)
Not available
Procedure details
Tender reference number
1602
Description

In 2026, RIVM will move to a new building at Utrecht Science Park (USP). Currently, the institute is still located in Bilthoven. In preparation for this move, an extensive inventory was carried out of the laboratory equipment needed at the new location. A distinction has been made between ‘generic’ equipment and ‘specials’. Generic equipment, including various types of microscopes, has been purchased through a joint procurement process. Equipment is classified as generic and therefore included in the tender for generic equipment if the following three criteria are met: • general use in the lab • availability of multiple providers • interchangeability without affecting the research results. IDS-RIVM requires two EVOS fluorescence microscopes that do not fall under the generic category. These devices are essential for the development of new research goals: 1. Virus neutralisation tests: the development and implementation of neutralisation tests, involving virus detection by immunofluorescence techniques. These tests measure the presence and amount of neutralising antibodies, e.g. in serum. This makes it possible to determine whether a patient has undergone a viral infection, received a vaccination and to what extent he or she is protected against the virus in question. 2. Protein expression analyses: the detection and quantification of protein expression using immunofluorescence visualisation. For both applications, the advanced automation of the EVOS system is crucial, especially due to the need for high-throughput analysis. Currently, IDS-RIVM does not have an EVOS fluorescence microscope. Because the development of the neutralization tests cannot wait until after the move, it is necessary to install one of these microscopes already at the current location; It will be transferred to the USP. The second device will be put into use after the move and will only be delivered to the new location.

Submission Method
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Tenders may be submitted
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Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
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Conditions for opening tenders (date)
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Place of performance
NL Nederland
NL350 Utrecht
CPV code

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38510000 - Microscopes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Award method
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Estimated value
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Final contracted value
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Award of contract
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