Scanning NV magnetometry microscope and compatible scanning NV tips
Belgium · Gent · how to bid here →
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- In this sector the buyer awards roughly every 3 months (39 awards, most recently July 2026) — the next award is due around October 2026 by that rhythm. The last award went to Becton Dickinson Benelux.n = 39
- 5% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (334 awards since 2015, spread over 127 companies). That is well below the sector norm (17%) — this buyer switches suppliers more often than others.n = 334 awards since 2015
- 30% of awards went to companies from abroad (334 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 51%.n = 334
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (234 procedures with a bid count); 31% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 3 bids.n = 234
- Across 6 procedures with structured selection criteria, this buyer most often required: Professional liability insurance (4 of 6), References: supplies (4 of 6), Average minimum annual turnover (2 of 6), References: services (2 of 6).n = 6
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 09/09/2026.
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In Belgium · Laboratory & optical equipment, 297 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 730 recorded awards) — mostly from Germany, France, Netherlands.
Typical field: median 1 (from 15 awards).
Measured from linked award data; foreign winners bidding through a local subsidiary count as domestic — the true share is higher.
What the buyer is looking for
The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Explanation: The contracting authority intends to purchase a high-quality scanning NV magnetometry microscope for room-temperature nanoscale magnetic imaging, time-resolved magnetometry and spectroscopy of individual magnetic nanostructures, including all components, software, accessories, installation, training, and support required for full operation within the ERC THERMAGINE project. Framework agreement: NO. This contract concerns a one-off purchase Classified under CPV code: 38514200-3 (Scanning Probe Microscopes) Lot 2 Explanation: The contracting authority intends to conclude a framework agreement for the purchase of compatible scanning NV probes for use with the scanning NV magnetometry microscope acquired under Lot 1. The framework agreement shall allow probes to be ordered as required during its term, without any guaranteed…
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… minimum purchase quantity, and under the technical, commercial and delivery conditions specified in the tender documents. Framework agreement: Yes Classified under CPV code: 38514200-3 (Scanning Probe Microscopes)
Description as published (DE).
What you must prove — eligibility criteria
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Professional liability insurance
The tenderer has the necessary insurance against professional risks, i.e. professional liability insurance. Minimumeisen: Submit proof of such insurance or, where applicable, a bank statement.
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References: supplies
A list of the main projects of similar scope and involving similar equipment, carried out over the past three years, stating the name of the institution, the amount, date, contact person, and a brief description of the contract. Deliveries shall be evidenced b… ▸▾
A list of the main projects of similar scope and involving similar equipment, carried out over the past three years, stating the name of the institution, the amount, date, contact person, and a brief description of the contract. Deliveries shall be evidenced by statements/certificates issued or countersigned by the competent authority or, in case of deliveries to a private customer, by certificates from the customer or, failing that, simply by a statement from the supplier. Minimumeisen: Submit a reference list with at least five references from the past 3 years, where an identical (or demonstrably similar) device (lot 1) or tips (lot 2) was delivered in Europe, including explicit mention of the contact person (name, email address and telephone number) for this reference. In case that this is a new device, references for the previous version of the device in question will also be taken into consideration. If necessary to ensure an adequate level of competition, the contracting authority has the right to take into account evidence of relevant supplies or services provided more than three years ago.
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References: supplies
A list of academic publications, where the work was executed using an identical or similar equipment. Minimumeisen: The tenderer shall provide at least five references to peer-reviewed scientific publications from the past five years demonstrating the use of a… ▸▾
A list of academic publications, where the work was executed using an identical or similar equipment. Minimumeisen: The tenderer shall provide at least five references to peer-reviewed scientific publications from the past five years demonstrating the use of an identical or substantially similar system (lot 1) or tips (lot 2). These references will be used to assess the scientific quality, technological maturity and research suitability of the proposed equipment.
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Other economic requirement
* Het UEA, waarmee de ondernemer verklaart dat hij zich niet bevindt in een van de uitsluitingssituaties als bedoeld in de artikelen 67 tot 69 van de wet van 17 juni 2016. Artikel 70 van de wet van 17 juni 2016 betreffende de overheidsopdrachten is van toepass… ▸▾
* Het UEA, waarmee de ondernemer verklaart dat hij zich niet bevindt in een van de uitsluitingssituaties als bedoeld in de artikelen 67 tot 69 van de wet van 17 juni 2016. Artikel 70 van de wet van 17 juni 2016 betreffende de overheidsopdrachten is van toepassing. Voor de in artikel 67 van de wet bedoelde uitsluitingsgronden deelt de gegadigde of inschrijver op eigen initiatief mee of hij bij het begin van de procedure de in artikel 70, lid 1, bedoelde corrigerende maatregelen heeft genomen.
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Professional liability insurance
The tenderer has the necessary insurance against professional risks, i.e. professional liability insurance. Minimumeisen: Submit proof of such insurance or, where applicable, a bank statement.
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References: supplies
A list of the main projects of similar scope and involving similar equipment, carried out over the past three years, stating the name of the institution, the amount, date, contact person, and a brief description of the contract. Deliveries shall be evidenced b… ▸▾
A list of the main projects of similar scope and involving similar equipment, carried out over the past three years, stating the name of the institution, the amount, date, contact person, and a brief description of the contract. Deliveries shall be evidenced by statements/certificates issued or countersigned by the competent authority or, in case of deliveries to a private customer, by certificates from the customer or, failing that, simply by a statement from the supplier. Minimumeisen: Submit a reference list with at least five references from the past 3 years, where an identical (or demonstrably similar) device (lot 1) or tips (lot 2) was delivered in Europe, including explicit mention of the contact person (name, email address and telephone number) for this reference. In case that this is a new device, references for the previous version of the device in question will also be taken into consideration. If necessary to ensure an adequate level of competition, the contracting authority has the right to take into account evidence of relevant supplies or services provided more than three years ago.
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References: supplies
A list of academic publications, where the work was executed using an identical or similar equipment. Minimumeisen: The tenderer shall provide at least five references to peer-reviewed scientific publications from the past five years demonstrating the use of a… ▸▾
A list of academic publications, where the work was executed using an identical or similar equipment. Minimumeisen: The tenderer shall provide at least five references to peer-reviewed scientific publications from the past five years demonstrating the use of an identical or substantially similar system (lot 1) or tips (lot 2). These references will be used to assess the scientific quality, technological maturity and research suitability of the proposed equipment.
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Other economic requirement
* Het UEA, waarmee de ondernemer verklaart dat hij zich niet bevindt in een van de uitsluitingssituaties als bedoeld in de artikelen 67 tot 69 van de wet van 17 juni 2016. Artikel 70 van de wet van 17 juni 2016 betreffende de overheidsopdrachten is van toepass… ▸▾
* Het UEA, waarmee de ondernemer verklaart dat hij zich niet bevindt in een van de uitsluitingssituaties als bedoeld in de artikelen 67 tot 69 van de wet van 17 juni 2016. Artikel 70 van de wet van 17 juni 2016 betreffende de overheidsopdrachten is van toepassing. Voor de in artikel 67 van de wet bedoelde uitsluitingsgronden deelt de gegadigde of inschrijver op eigen initiatief mee of hij bij het begin van de procedure de in artikel 70, lid 1, bedoelde corrigerende maatregelen heeft genomen.
Requirement texts are quoted in the notice's original language — the official wording is binding.
Contract
BuyerUniversiteit Gent
TypeSupplies
Estimated valuevalue not published
Published9 September 2026
CategoryLaboratory & optical equipment · CPV 38514200
Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 4 | 2022 |
| Waters | 3 | 2022–2026 |
| Relocation Belgium | 2 | 2026 |
| Becton Dickinson - Benelux NV | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| Tecnilab | 2 | 2022 |
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