X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS)

DTU will like to purchase an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and an Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS) that connects the XPS system with other planned setups (5 in total including the XPS system in this tender). The setup will be used by academic researchers investigating catalysts. The …

CPV: 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics, 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus, 38431000 Detection apparatus, 38432000 Analysis apparatus, 38433000 Spectrometers, 38434000 Analysers
Place of execution:
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS)
Awarding body:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Award number:
8892

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS)
Description : DTU will like to purchase an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and an Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS) that connects the XPS system with other planned setups (5 in total including the XPS system in this tender). The setup will be used by academic researchers investigating catalysts. The XPS system must be able to perform: • High-resolution XPS using monochromized Al K-alpha photons. • Angle resolved XPS for non-destructive depth profiling. • Low energy ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS) using helium ions and heavier ions such as neon, argon or xenon. • Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy using a helium UV source. • Sputter cleaning of substrates and destructive depth profiling using an Argon ion gun. • Measurements on samples transferred on SHOM flag style sampleholders and on larger samples up to 2.5 cm. The LTS will facilitate transfer of samples mounted on SHOM flag style sampleholders under UHV conditions to prevent air exposure when samples are being transferred between different setups. Through the combined purchase of the XPS and LTS system, we are looking for a solution that will enable a robust transfer of samples under UHV conditions and further establish a working solution for connecting future setups to the LTS. Please see more about the purchase in Appendix 1 – Requirement specification.
Procedure identifier : f1f55f43-74a5-405f-a443-5e370fbcbec1
Previous notice : d331c563-5469-428c-b750-cacbaf832bab-01
Internal identifier : 8892
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : This tender process is an open procedure according to §§ 56-57 in The Danish procurement Act (udbudsloven).

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38431000 Detection apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38432000 Analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38433000 Spectrometers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38434000 Analysers

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Fysikvej, Building 313
Town : Kgs. Lyngby
Postcode : 2800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Københavns omegn ( DK012 )
Country : Denmark

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 500 000 Danish krone

2.1.4 General information

Call for competition is terminated
Additional information : General information about participation in the tender procedure: Participation in the tender can only be done electronically via the contracting party's used electronic tender system. To gain access to the tender material, the tenderer must be registered or register as a user. If the offer contains several editions (versions) of the same document, the latest uploaded edition will be the valid one. All communication in connection with the tender procedure, including questions and answers, must take place via the electronic tender system. Questions must be asked so that they are received in time for the contracting authority to obtain the necessary information and provide the answers no later than six days before the offer deadline expires. Questions received later than six days before the deadline cannot be expected to be answered, unless the deadline is also postponed. Interested parties are asked to keep informed via the electronic tender system. If the tenderer experiences problems with the system, support can be contacted by email, dksupport@eu-supply.com , or by phone, (+45) 70 20 80 14. The tenderer must submit an ESPD as provisional proof of the provisions in section 148, subsection 1 of the Tender Act. 1, nos. 1-3, and section 137 conditions mentioned. It is not necessary for the tenderer to sign his ESPD document. In the case of an association of companies (e.g. a consortium), a separate ESPD must be submitted for each of the participating economic operators. If the tenderer is an association of companies, each participant's ESPD document must, however, be signed by the participant in question. It is not necessary for the lead tenderer submitting the tender to sign his ESPD document. If the tenderer relies on the capabilities of other entities, an ESPD must be submitted for each of the entities on which it relies, and the ESPD document must be signed by the supporting entity. Before the award decision, the tenderer to whom the contracting authority intends to award the contract must provide documentation for the information submitted in the ESPD in accordance with §§ 151-152 of the Public Procurement Act, cf. § 153. As an alternative to the documentation that is mentioned in §§ 153-155, 157 and 158 of the Public Procurement Act, the tenderer may submit to the contracting authority a certificate for inclusion on an official list of approved economic operators, cf. § 156, which is issued by the competent authority. The contracting authority can only accept certificates of inclusion on an official list from tenderers established in the country that maintains the official list. The tenderer must also submit a declaration of support in which the entity or entities on which the tenderer relies declares to be jointly and severally liable with the tenderer, should the tenderer be awarded the contract. The template appears as an appendix to the tender conditions. Language: All correspondence regarding the tender must be in English or Danish. Offers must be submitted in English or Danish. The final contract will be concluded in English. Estimated value of the contract: It is noted that the amount constitutes an estimate of the expected contract sum for the full term of the contract, including the price for all options. It is noted that each tenderer can only submit one tender. The contracting authority can use the procedure in section 159, subsection of the Public Procurement Act. 5, whose offer does not meet the formal requirements of the tender documents. Attention is drawn to the fact that the tender is covered by Article 5k of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 as amended. The provision contains a ban on awarding contracts to Russian companies and Russian-controlled companies, etc. (see in more detail article 5k, subsection 1, for the precise definition of the players covered by the ban). The contracting authority reserves the right to, at any point in the tender process, demand documentation that the economic operators are not covered by the ban, e.g. by requiring a declaration to this effect and/or documentation for the place of establishment and ownership of the players and their sub-suppliers, if any.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS)
Description : DTU will like to purchase an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and an Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS) that connects the XPS system with other planned setups (5 in total including the XPS system in this tender). The setup will be used by academic researchers investigating catalysts. The XPS system must be able to perform: • High-resolution XPS using monochromized Al K-alpha photons. • Angle resolved XPS for non-destructive depth profiling. • Low energy ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS) using helium ions and heavier ions such as neon, argon or xenon. • Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy using a helium UV source. • Sputter cleaning of substrates and destructive depth profiling using an Argon ion gun. • Measurements on samples transferred on SHOM flag style sampleholders and on larger samples up to 2.5 cm. The LTS will facilitate transfer of samples mounted on SHOM flag style sampleholders under UHV conditions to prevent air exposure when samples are being transferred between different setups. Through the combined purchase of the XPS and LTS system, we are looking for a solution that will enable a robust transfer of samples under UHV conditions and further establish a working solution for connecting future setups to the LTS. Please see more about the purchase in Appendix 1 – Requirement specification.
Internal identifier : 8892

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38431000 Detection apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38432000 Analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38433000 Spectrometers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38434000 Analysers
Options :
Description of the options : The tendered agreement has the following options: - SAM - Option for scanning Auger microscopy with 100 µm spatial resolution, see requirement 3-9 in Appendix 1. - LTS Extension Modules - Optional 3m long extension modules for extending the LTS base module with up to three more sections, see requirement 4-2 in Appendix 1. - Extended warranty for up to 3 years, see requirement 5-6 in Appendix 1.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Fysikvej, Building 313
Town : Kgs. Lyngby
Postcode : 2800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Københavns omegn ( DK012 )
Country : Denmark
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 500 000 Danish krone

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 133968-2024
Additional information : General information about participation in the tender procedure: Participation in the tender can only be done electronically via the contracting party's used electronic tender system. To gain access to the tender material, the tenderer must be registered or register as a user. If the offer contains several editions (versions) of the same document, the latest uploaded edition will be the valid one. All communication in connection with the tender procedure, including questions and answers, must take place via the electronic tender system. Questions must be asked so that they are received in time for the contracting authority to obtain the necessary information and provide the answers no later than six days before the offer deadline expires. Questions received later than six days before the deadline cannot be expected to be answered, unless the deadline is also postponed. Interested parties are asked to keep informed via the electronic tender system. If the tenderer experiences problems with the system, support can be contacted by email, dksupport@eu-supply.com , or by phone, (+45) 70 20 80 14. The tenderer must submit an ESPD as provisional proof of the provisions in section 148, subsection 1 of the Tender Act. 1, nos. 1-3, and section 137 conditions mentioned. It is not necessary for the tenderer to sign his ESPD document. In the case of an association of companies (e.g. a consortium), a separate ESPD must be submitted for each of the participating economic operators. If the tenderer is an association of companies, each participant's ESPD document must, however, be signed by the participant in question. It is not necessary for the lead tenderer submitting the tender to sign his ESPD document. If the tenderer relies on the capabilities of other entities, an ESPD must be submitted for each of the entities on which it relies, and the ESPD document must be signed by the supporting entity. Before the award decision, the tenderer to whom the contracting authority intends to award the contract must provide documentation for the information submitted in the ESPD in accordance with §§ 151-152 of the Public Procurement Act, cf. § 153. As an alternative to the documentation that is mentioned in §§ 153-155, 157 and 158 of the Public Procurement Act, the tenderer may submit to the contracting authority a certificate for inclusion on an official list of approved economic operators, cf. § 156, which is issued by the competent authority. The contracting authority can only accept certificates of inclusion on an official list from tenderers established in the country that maintains the official list. The tenderer must also submit a declaration of support in which the entity or entities on which the tenderer relies declares to be jointly and severally liable with the tenderer, should the tenderer be awarded the contract. The template appears as an appendix to the tender conditions. Language: All correspondence regarding the tender must be in English or Danish. Offers must be submitted in English or Danish. The final contract will be concluded in English. Estimated value of the contract: It is noted that the amount constitutes an estimate of the expected contract sum for the full term of the contract, including the price for all options. It is noted that each tenderer can only submit one tender. The contracting authority can use the procedure in section 159, subsection of the Public Procurement Act. 5, whose offer does not meet the formal requirements of the tender documents. Attention is drawn to the fact that the tender is covered by Article 5k of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 as amended. The provision contains a ban on awarding contracts to Russian companies and Russian-controlled companies, etc. (see in more detail article 5k, subsection 1, for the precise definition of the players covered by the ban). The contracting authority reserves the right to, at any point in the tender process, demand documentation that the economic operators are not covered by the ban, e.g. by requiring a declaration to this effect and/or documentation for the place of establishment and ownership of the players and their sub-suppliers, if any.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Lowest price
Description : The most economically advantageous tender will be chosen amongst the acceptable tenders received. The most economically advantageous tender will be found by assessing the tender against Price. The price to be assessed is the “Total contract value” specified in section 2.1 in Appendix 2 and the “Options” specified in section 2.2 in Appendix 2. The price for the option regarding the extension modules (no. 4-2) will be multiplied by 3, because DTU can buy up to 3 extensions. The price for the option regarding extended Warranty (no. 5-6) will be multiplied by 3, because DTU can buy up to 3 years. The “Total contract value” and the options will have the following weight: - Total Contract value - 32,8 % - Option regarding “SAM” - 32,8 % - Option regarding “LTS Extension Modules” - 32,8 % - Option regarding “Service plan” - 1,6 %. The tender with the lowest price will be awarded the contract.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 100
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Information about review deadlines : Complaint regarding the award of a contract must be submitted no later than 45 calendar days from the date after the Contracting Authority has published a notice in the European Union Official Journal informing that the Contracting Authority has awarded/concluded a contract, cf. lov om Klagenævnet for Udbud (Complaints Board for Tenders) § 7, Section 2, no. 1.

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation executing the payment : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Organisation signing the contract : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 1 342 350 Euro

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH
Tender :
Tender identifier : X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS) - SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Value of the tender : 1 342 350 Euro
The tender was ranked : no
The tender is a variant : yes
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) setup and Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Linear Transfer System (LTS) - SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 29/10/2024
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no
Organisation signing the contract : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 2

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Registration number : 30060946
Postal address : Anker Engelunds Vej 1
Town : Kgs. Lyngby
Postcode : 2800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Københavns omegn ( DK012 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Katrine Freiesleben Petersen
Telephone : +45 45252525
Internet address : https://www.dtu.dk
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation signing the contract
Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract
Organisation executing the payment

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registration number : 37795526
Postal address : Nævnenes hus, Toldboden 2
Town : Viborg
Postcode : 8800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østjylland ( DK042 )
Country : Denmark
Telephone : +45 35291000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registration number : 10294819
Postal address : Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Town : Valby
Postcode : 2500
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Byen København ( DK011 )
Country : Denmark
Telephone : +45 41715000
Internet address : https://www.kfst.dk/
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH
Registration number : DE136564155
Postal address : Voltastrasse 5
Town : Berlin
Postcode : 13355
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Berlin ( DE300 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 304678240
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0005

Official name : Mercell Holding ASA
Registration number : 980921565
Postal address : Askekroken 11
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0277
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : +47 21018800
Fax : +47 21018801
Internet address : http://mercell.com/
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : aa8dc1e3-84dc-4019-bfef-6c1f6b4bba0a - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 28/11/2024 09:28 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 28/11/2024 12:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00730022-2024
OJ S issue number : 233/2024
Publication date : 29/11/2024