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1 Køber
1.1 Køber
Officielt navn: Aarhus Universitet
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Titel: Purchase of an ultrasound system for preclinical research
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Beskrivelse: The purchase is of one (1) Visualsonics Vevo F2 LAZR-X Preclinical Imaging System.\n The system offers a wide range of ultrasound imaging, allowing for comprehensive echocardiographic\n evaluation, study of oncology, nephrology, saturation, vascular function and neurobiology.\n Additionally, the incorporated laser allows for photoacoustic imaging, facilitating\n visualization of tissue oxygenation and assessment of hemoglobin, which will use to\n evaluate tissue perfusion and potential injury in hypoxia and/or stroke. The purchase\n will be made based on these requirements: The imaging platform combines high frame\n rate and ultra-high frequency transducers (≤70 MHz) allowing imaging resolution down\n to 30 μm, with the opportunity of co-registering laser signals (e.g. oxygen and hemoglobin)\n with the same level of anatomic accuracy, thus combining anatomical (ultrasound) and\n molecular (photoacoustic) images in real-time. The system can be used for a wide variety\n of research interests, including oncology, cardiology, molecular biology and neurobiology.\n The laser for photoacoustic imaging operates at a wide range of wavelengths: 680-970\n nm and 1200-2000 nm. There is possibility for automated characterization of the photoacoustic\n signal through the entire spectrum of available wavelength ranges. Feasible for up\n to 5 photoacoustic signal sources to be displayed simultaneously allowing for multifactorial\n studies. The system offers contrast imaging and the use of microbubbles, as well as\n study of vascularization including blood flow velocity, hypoxia and ischemia. A great\n variety of transducers (5mHz-70mHZ) are available, allowing for customization of study\n protocols, with several transducers also covering the photoacoustic and contrast modalities,\n all of which can easily be used with the same imaging system. The imaging platform\n comes with relevant workflow-oriented software for researchers with highly advanced\n measurements and annotations, e.g. cardiac hemodynamic parameters, vascular function,\n analysis of structures in 3D and 4D, and the overlay and analysis of Doppler signals\n in any image. There is advanced post-processing capabilities; review, analysis and\n export of generic measurements and annotations; export of avi, tiff, bmp, gif, raw,\n csv, DICOM, and MP4 files. The system has comprehensive echocardiographic features,\n i.e. B-Mode, M-Mode, Color/Power and Tissue Doppler, 3D and 4D imaging and corresponding\n analysis software, including opportunities for strain and pressure-volume loop analysis.\n Ultrasound and Doppler images can be co-registered in real time. Cine loop image reconstruction\n ranging up to 10,000 fps, with live on-screen ECG tracing with advanced ECG detection,\n for detection and description of the cardiac cycle in high cardiac frequencies, e.g.\n for mice. Automated left ventricle trace analysis for B- and M-mode, with feasibility\n of creating PV-loops with pressure recordings. The system comes with an animal physiology\n platform, allowing for registration of real-time ECG, warming and temperature monitoring,\n fixing of anesthesia mask and stereotaxis, and the optional integration of blood pressure\n measurements. Live on-screen ECG tracing with ECG displayed for three clinically relevant\n leads, with ECG-gated image acquisition and analysis opportunities. Live and post-processing\n opportunities for respiration-gating. The system can be connected to a network with\n min 100Mb Ethernet connection, and come with USB 3.0 ports to allow for fast data\n transfer. Storage of min. 1TB with a SATA 7200RPM hard drive. Acknowledgement of the\n system in relevant research publications within the last year. A thorough investigation\n has been performed looking into biomedical research literature and available ultrasound\n systems. No other system which has been used in relevant research fulfils the above\n criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or lack the adaptability\n and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver. Other rodent systems\n do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with the same high-quality\n results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce poor results for rodents\n due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer that can deliver an\n ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging for animals as\n small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer such a system\n with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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Identifikator for proceduren: 165a49f1-51c1-4d33-a22e-7ce7ff61f75c
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Intern identifikator: 2024-0776152
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Udbudsprocedure: Udbud med forhandling uden forudgående offentliggørelse
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2.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens art: Varer
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Primær klassificering (cpv): 33112300 Ultralydscannere
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33110000 Udstyr til billeddannelse til medicinsk, dental og veterinær brug
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112000 Billeddannelsesudstyr til ekkografi-, ultralyds- og dopplerundersøgelser
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112100 Ekkokardiografisk detektor
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112200 Ultralydapparat
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2.1.2 Udførelsessted
Postadresse: Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10  
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By: Aarhus C
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Postnummer: 8000
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Land: Danmark
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Yderligere oplysninger: Aarhus University The Skou Building (building 1115, room 416)
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2.1.4 Generelle oplysninger
Retsgrundlag:
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Direktiv 2014/24/EU
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5 Delkontrakt
5.1 Teknisk ID for partiet: LOT-0000
Titel: Purchase of an ultrasound system for preclinical research
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Beskrivelse: The purchase is of one (1) Visualsonics Vevo F2 LAZR-X Preclinical Imaging System.\n The system offers a wide range of ultrasound imaging, allowing for comprehensive echocardiographic\n evaluation, study of oncology, nephrology, saturation, vascular function and neurobiology.\n Additionally, the incorporated laser allows for photoacoustic imaging, facilitating\n visualization of tissue oxygenation and assessment of hemoglobin, which will use to\n evaluate tissue perfusion and potential injury in hypoxia and/or stroke. The purchase\n will be made based on these requirements: The imaging platform combines high frame\n rate and ultra-high frequency transducers (≤70 MHz) allowing imaging resolution down\n to 30 μm, with the opportunity of co-registering laser signals (e.g. oxygen and hemoglobin)\n with the same level of anatomic accuracy, thus combining anatomical (ultrasound) and\n molecular (photoacoustic) images in real-time. The system can be used for a wide variety\n of research interests, including oncology, cardiology, molecular biology and neurobiology.\n The laser for photoacoustic imaging operates at a wide range of wavelengths: 680-970\n nm and 1200-2000 nm. There is possibility for automated characterization of the photoacoustic\n signal through the entire spectrum of available wavelength ranges. Feasible for up\n to 5 photoacoustic signal sources to be displayed simultaneously allowing for multifactorial\n studies. The system offers contrast imaging and the use of microbubbles, as well as\n study of vascularization including blood flow velocity, hypoxia and ischemia. A great\n variety of transducers (5mHz-70mHZ) are available, allowing for customization of study\n protocols, with several transducers also covering the photoacoustic and contrast modalities,\n all of which can easily be used with the same imaging system. The imaging platform\n comes with relevant workflow-oriented software for researchers with highly advanced\n measurements and annotations, e.g. cardiac hemodynamic parameters, vascular function,\n analysis of structures in 3D and 4D, and the overlay and analysis of Doppler signals\n in any image. There is advanced post-processing capabilities; review, analysis and\n export of generic measurements and annotations; export of avi, tiff, bmp, gif, raw,\n csv, DICOM, and MP4 files. The system has comprehensive echocardiographic features,\n i.e. B-Mode, M-Mode, Color/Power and Tissue Doppler, 3D and 4D imaging and corresponding\n analysis software, including opportunities for strain and pressure-volume loop analysis.\n Ultrasound and Doppler images can be co-registered in real time. Cine loop image reconstruction\n ranging up to 10,000 fps, with live on-screen ECG tracing with advanced ECG detection,\n for detection and description of the cardiac cycle in high cardiac frequencies, e.g.\n for mice. Automated left ventricle trace analysis for B- and M-mode, with feasibility\n of creating PV-loops with pressure recordings. The system comes with an animal physiology\n platform, allowing for registration of real-time ECG, warming and temperature monitoring,\n fixing of anesthesia mask and stereotaxis, and the optional integration of blood pressure\n measurements. Live on-screen ECG tracing with ECG displayed for three clinically relevant\n leads, with ECG-gated image acquisition and analysis opportunities. Live and post-processing\n opportunities for respiration-gating. The system can be connected to a network with\n min 100Mb Ethernet connection, and come with USB 3.0 ports to allow for fast data\n transfer. Storage of min. 1TB with a SATA 7200RPM hard drive. Acknowledgement of the\n system in relevant research publications within the last year. A thorough investigation\n has been performed looking into biomedical research literature and available ultrasound\n systems. No other system which has been used in relevant research fulfils the above\n criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or lack the adaptability\n and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver. Other rodent systems\n do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with the same high-quality\n results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce poor results for rodents\n due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer that can deliver an\n ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging for animals as\n small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer such a system\n with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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Intern identifikator: 2024-0776152
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5.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens art: Varer
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Primær klassificering (cpv): 33112300 Ultralydscannere
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33110000 Udstyr til billeddannelse til medicinsk, dental og veterinær brug
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112000 Billeddannelsesudstyr til ekkografi-, ultralyds- og dopplerundersøgelser
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112100 Ekkokardiografisk detektor
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Yderligere klassificering (cpv): 33112200 Ultralydapparat
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Mængde: 1 
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5.1.2 Udførelsessted
Postadresse: Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10  
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By: Aarhus C
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Postnummer: 8000
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Land: Danmark
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Yderligere oplysninger: Aarhus University The Skou Building (building 1115, room 416)
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5.1.3 Anslået varighed
Anden varighed: Ubegrænset
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5.1.6 Generelle oplysninger
Indkøbsprojekt, der ikke finansieres med EU-midler
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Udbuddet er omfattet af aftalen om offentlige udbud (GPA): ja
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5.1.7 Strategiske udbud
Kriterier for grønne udbud: Ingen kriterier for grønne offentlige udbud
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5.1.10 Tildelingskriterier
Beskrivelse af den metode, der skal anvendes, hvis vægtningen ikke kan udtrykkes ved hjælp af kriterier: As there is only one supplier in the world capable of delivering an instrument that\n lives up to the requirements set forth by Aarhus University, the contract has been\n awarded directly
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5.1.15 Teknikker
Rammeaftale:
Ingen rammeaftale
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Oplysninger om det dynamiske indkøbssystem:
Intet dynamisk indkøbssystem
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5.1.16 Yderligere oplysninger, mægling og gennemgang
Organisation med ansvar for klager: Klagenævnet for udbud
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Organisation, der leverer supplerende oplysninger om udbudsproceduren: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation, der sikrer adgang til udbudsdokumenterne offline: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation, der leverer yderligere oplysninger om klageprocedurerne: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Organisation, hvis budget anvendes til at betale for kontrakten: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation, der udfører betalingen: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation, der undertegner kontrakten: Aarhus Universitet
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TED eSender: Mercell Holding ASA
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6 Resultater
Værdien af alle kontrakter tildelt i denne meddelelse: 889.480 Euro
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Direkte tildeling:
Begrundelse for direkte tildeling: Kontrakten kan kun tildeles af en bestemt økonomisk aktør på grund af manglende konkurrence af tekniske årsager
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Anden begrundelse: A thorough investigation has been performed looking into biomedical research literature\n and available ultrasound systems. No other system which has been used in relevant\n research fulfils the above criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or\n lack the adaptability and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver.\n Other rodent systems do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with\n the same high-quality results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce\n poor results for rodents due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer\n that can deliver an ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging\n for animals as small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer\n such a system with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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6.1 Resultat delkontrakt-ID: LOT-0000
6.1.2 Oplysninger om vinderne
Vinder:
Officielt navn: FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc.
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Tilbud:
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Tilbud – Identifikator: 2024-0776152
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Identifikator for delkontrakt eller gruppe af delkontrakter: LOT-0000
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Værdien af resultatet: 889.480 Euro
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Udbuddet blev rangordnet: nej
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Underentrepriseværdien er kendt: nej
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Underentrepriseprocentdelen er kendt: nej
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Kontraktoplysninger:
Identifikator for kontrakten: 2024-0776152
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Datoen for udvælgelsen af det vindende tilbud: 11-11-2024
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Kontrakten tildeles som led i en rammeaftale: nej
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Organisation, der undertegner kontrakten: Aarhus Universitet
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8 Organisationer
8.1 ORG-0001
Officielt navn: Aarhus Universitet
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Registreringsnummer: 31119103
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Postadresse: Nordre Ringgade 1  
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By: Aarhus C
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Postnummer: 8000
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Land: Danmark
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Kontaktpunkt: Tobias Gjerløff
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E-mail: tog@au.dk
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Telefon: 93508343
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Internetadresse: https://www.au.dk/
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Denne organisations roller:
Køber
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Organisation, der leverer supplerende oplysninger om udbudsproceduren
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Organisation, der sikrer adgang til udbudsdokumenterne offline
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Organisation, der undertegner kontrakten
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Organisation, hvis budget anvendes til at betale for kontrakten
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Organisation, der udfører betalingen
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8.1 ORG-0002
Officielt navn: Klagenævnet for udbud
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Registreringsnummer: 37795526
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Postadresse: Toldboden 2  
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By: Viborg
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Postnummer: 8800
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
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Land: Danmark
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Kontaktpunkt: Klagenævnet for udbud
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E-mail: klfu@naevneneshus.dk
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Telefon: +45 72405708
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Adresse til udveksling af oplysninger (URL): https://erhvervsstyrelsen.dk/klagenaevnet-for-udbud
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Denne organisations roller:
Organisation med ansvar for klager
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8.1 ORG-0003
Officielt navn: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Registreringsnummer: 10294819
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Postadresse: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35  
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By: Valby
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Postnummer: 2500
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Land: Danmark
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Kontaktpunkt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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E-mail: kfst@kfst.dk
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Telefon: +45 41715000
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Adresse til udveksling af oplysninger (URL): https://www.kfst.dk
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Denne organisations roller:
Organisation, der leverer yderligere oplysninger om klageprocedurerne
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8.1 ORG-0004
Officielt navn: FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc.
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Den økonomiske operatørs størrelse: Stor virksomhed
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Postadresse: 3080 Yonge Street Suite 6100, Box 66  
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By: Toronto
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Postnummer: M4N 3N1
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Land: Canada
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E-mail: angela.kost@fujifilm.com
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Telefon: +31 208082913
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Internetadresse: https://www.visualsonics.com/
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Adresse til udveksling af oplysninger (URL): https://www.visualsonics.com/
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Denne organisations roller:
Tilbudsgiver
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Vinder af disse delkontrakter: LOT-0000
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Vinderen er noteret på et reguleret marked
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8.1 ORG-0005
Officielt navn: Mercell Holding ASA
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Registreringsnummer: 980921565
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Postadresse: Askekroken 11  
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By: Oslo
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Postnummer: 0277
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
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Land: Norge
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Kontaktpunkt: eSender
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E-mail: publication@mercell.com
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Telefon: +47 21018800
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Fax: +47 21018801
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Internetadresse: http://mercell.com/
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Denne organisations roller:
TED eSender
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11 Oplysninger om bekendtgørelsen
11.1 Oplysninger om bekendtgørelsen
Identifikator for bekendtgørelsen: 1a6ad20a-4db5-40db-af3b-e4a7ff1e6b4b - 01
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Formulartype: Forudgående underretning om direkte tildeling
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Bekendtgørelsestype: Bekendtgørelse med henblik på frivillig forudgående gennemsigtighed
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Afsendelsesdato for bekendtgørelsen: 15-11-2024 10:04 +00:00
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Dato for afsendelse af bekendtgørelse (eSender): 15-11-2024 10:06 +00:00
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Sprog, som denne bekendtgørelse er officielt tilgængelig på: engelsk 
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11.2 Oplysninger om offentliggørelsen
Bekendtgørelsesnummer: 00702743-2024
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EUT-S-nummer: 224/2024
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Offentliggørelsesdato: 18-11-2024
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1 Buyer
1.1 Buyer
Official name: Aarhus Universitet
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Title: Purchase of an ultrasound system for preclinical research
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Description: The purchase is of one (1) Visualsonics Vevo F2 LAZR-X Preclinical Imaging System.\n The system offers a wide range of ultrasound imaging, allowing for comprehensive echocardiographic\n evaluation, study of oncology, nephrology, saturation, vascular function and neurobiology.\n Additionally, the incorporated laser allows for photoacoustic imaging, facilitating\n visualization of tissue oxygenation and assessment of hemoglobin, which will use to\n evaluate tissue perfusion and potential injury in hypoxia and/or stroke. The purchase\n will be made based on these requirements: The imaging platform combines high frame\n rate and ultra-high frequency transducers (≤70 MHz) allowing imaging resolution down\n to 30 μm, with the opportunity of co-registering laser signals (e.g. oxygen and hemoglobin)\n with the same level of anatomic accuracy, thus combining anatomical (ultrasound) and\n molecular (photoacoustic) images in real-time. The system can be used for a wide variety\n of research interests, including oncology, cardiology, molecular biology and neurobiology.\n The laser for photoacoustic imaging operates at a wide range of wavelengths: 680-970\n nm and 1200-2000 nm. There is possibility for automated characterization of the photoacoustic\n signal through the entire spectrum of available wavelength ranges. Feasible for up\n to 5 photoacoustic signal sources to be displayed simultaneously allowing for multifactorial\n studies. The system offers contrast imaging and the use of microbubbles, as well as\n study of vascularization including blood flow velocity, hypoxia and ischemia. A great\n variety of transducers (5mHz-70mHZ) are available, allowing for customization of study\n protocols, with several transducers also covering the photoacoustic and contrast modalities,\n all of which can easily be used with the same imaging system. The imaging platform\n comes with relevant workflow-oriented software for researchers with highly advanced\n measurements and annotations, e.g. cardiac hemodynamic parameters, vascular function,\n analysis of structures in 3D and 4D, and the overlay and analysis of Doppler signals\n in any image. There is advanced post-processing capabilities; review, analysis and\n export of generic measurements and annotations; export of avi, tiff, bmp, gif, raw,\n csv, DICOM, and MP4 files. The system has comprehensive echocardiographic features,\n i.e. B-Mode, M-Mode, Color/Power and Tissue Doppler, 3D and 4D imaging and corresponding\n analysis software, including opportunities for strain and pressure-volume loop analysis.\n Ultrasound and Doppler images can be co-registered in real time. Cine loop image reconstruction\n ranging up to 10,000 fps, with live on-screen ECG tracing with advanced ECG detection,\n for detection and description of the cardiac cycle in high cardiac frequencies, e.g.\n for mice. Automated left ventricle trace analysis for B- and M-mode, with feasibility\n of creating PV-loops with pressure recordings. The system comes with an animal physiology\n platform, allowing for registration of real-time ECG, warming and temperature monitoring,\n fixing of anesthesia mask and stereotaxis, and the optional integration of blood pressure\n measurements. Live on-screen ECG tracing with ECG displayed for three clinically relevant\n leads, with ECG-gated image acquisition and analysis opportunities. Live and post-processing\n opportunities for respiration-gating. The system can be connected to a network with\n min 100Mb Ethernet connection, and come with USB 3.0 ports to allow for fast data\n transfer. Storage of min. 1TB with a SATA 7200RPM hard drive. Acknowledgement of the\n system in relevant research publications within the last year. A thorough investigation\n has been performed looking into biomedical research literature and available ultrasound\n systems. No other system which has been used in relevant research fulfils the above\n criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or lack the adaptability\n and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver. Other rodent systems\n do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with the same high-quality\n results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce poor results for rodents\n due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer that can deliver an\n ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging for animals as\n small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer such a system\n with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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Procedure identifier: 165a49f1-51c1-4d33-a22e-7ce7ff61f75c
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Internal identifier: 2024-0776152
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Type of procedure: Negotiated without prior call for competition
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2.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
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Main classification (cpv): 33112300 Ultrasound scanners
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Additional classification (cpv): 33110000 Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112000 Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112100 Ultrasonic heart detector
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112200 Ultrasonic unit
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2.1.2 Place of performance
Postal address: Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10  
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Town: Aarhus C
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Postcode: 8000
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Country: Denmark
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Additional information: Aarhus University The Skou Building (building 1115, room 416)
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2.1.4 General information
Legal basis:
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Directive 2014/24/EU
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5 Lot
5.1 Lot technical ID: LOT-0000
Title: Purchase of an ultrasound system for preclinical research
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Description: The purchase is of one (1) Visualsonics Vevo F2 LAZR-X Preclinical Imaging System.\n The system offers a wide range of ultrasound imaging, allowing for comprehensive echocardiographic\n evaluation, study of oncology, nephrology, saturation, vascular function and neurobiology.\n Additionally, the incorporated laser allows for photoacoustic imaging, facilitating\n visualization of tissue oxygenation and assessment of hemoglobin, which will use to\n evaluate tissue perfusion and potential injury in hypoxia and/or stroke. The purchase\n will be made based on these requirements: The imaging platform combines high frame\n rate and ultra-high frequency transducers (≤70 MHz) allowing imaging resolution down\n to 30 μm, with the opportunity of co-registering laser signals (e.g. oxygen and hemoglobin)\n with the same level of anatomic accuracy, thus combining anatomical (ultrasound) and\n molecular (photoacoustic) images in real-time. The system can be used for a wide variety\n of research interests, including oncology, cardiology, molecular biology and neurobiology.\n The laser for photoacoustic imaging operates at a wide range of wavelengths: 680-970\n nm and 1200-2000 nm. There is possibility for automated characterization of the photoacoustic\n signal through the entire spectrum of available wavelength ranges. Feasible for up\n to 5 photoacoustic signal sources to be displayed simultaneously allowing for multifactorial\n studies. The system offers contrast imaging and the use of microbubbles, as well as\n study of vascularization including blood flow velocity, hypoxia and ischemia. A great\n variety of transducers (5mHz-70mHZ) are available, allowing for customization of study\n protocols, with several transducers also covering the photoacoustic and contrast modalities,\n all of which can easily be used with the same imaging system. The imaging platform\n comes with relevant workflow-oriented software for researchers with highly advanced\n measurements and annotations, e.g. cardiac hemodynamic parameters, vascular function,\n analysis of structures in 3D and 4D, and the overlay and analysis of Doppler signals\n in any image. There is advanced post-processing capabilities; review, analysis and\n export of generic measurements and annotations; export of avi, tiff, bmp, gif, raw,\n csv, DICOM, and MP4 files. The system has comprehensive echocardiographic features,\n i.e. B-Mode, M-Mode, Color/Power and Tissue Doppler, 3D and 4D imaging and corresponding\n analysis software, including opportunities for strain and pressure-volume loop analysis.\n Ultrasound and Doppler images can be co-registered in real time. Cine loop image reconstruction\n ranging up to 10,000 fps, with live on-screen ECG tracing with advanced ECG detection,\n for detection and description of the cardiac cycle in high cardiac frequencies, e.g.\n for mice. Automated left ventricle trace analysis for B- and M-mode, with feasibility\n of creating PV-loops with pressure recordings. The system comes with an animal physiology\n platform, allowing for registration of real-time ECG, warming and temperature monitoring,\n fixing of anesthesia mask and stereotaxis, and the optional integration of blood pressure\n measurements. Live on-screen ECG tracing with ECG displayed for three clinically relevant\n leads, with ECG-gated image acquisition and analysis opportunities. Live and post-processing\n opportunities for respiration-gating. The system can be connected to a network with\n min 100Mb Ethernet connection, and come with USB 3.0 ports to allow for fast data\n transfer. Storage of min. 1TB with a SATA 7200RPM hard drive. Acknowledgement of the\n system in relevant research publications within the last year. A thorough investigation\n has been performed looking into biomedical research literature and available ultrasound\n systems. No other system which has been used in relevant research fulfils the above\n criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or lack the adaptability\n and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver. Other rodent systems\n do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with the same high-quality\n results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce poor results for rodents\n due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer that can deliver an\n ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging for animals as\n small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer such a system\n with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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Internal identifier: 2024-0776152
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5.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
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Main classification (cpv): 33112300 Ultrasound scanners
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Additional classification (cpv): 33110000 Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112000 Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112100 Ultrasonic heart detector
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Additional classification (cpv): 33112200 Ultrasonic unit
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Quantity: 1 
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5.1.2 Place of performance
Postal address: Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10  
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Town: Aarhus C
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Postcode: 8000
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Country: Denmark
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Additional information: Aarhus University The Skou Building (building 1115, room 416)
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5.1.3 Estimated duration
Other duration: Unlimited
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5.1.6 General information
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
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The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
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5.1.7 Strategic procurement
Green Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
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5.1.10 Award criteria
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria: As there is only one supplier in the world capable of delivering an instrument that\n lives up to the requirements set forth by Aarhus University, the contract has been\n awarded directly
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5.1.15 Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
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Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
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5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Klagenævnet for udbud
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Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation executing the payment: Aarhus Universitet
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Organisation signing the contract: Aarhus Universitet
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TED eSender: Mercell Holding ASA
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6 Results
Value of all contracts awarded in this notice: 889.480 Euro
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Direct award:
Justification for direct award: The contract can be provided only by a particular economic operator because of an absence of competition for technical reasons
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Other justification: A thorough investigation has been performed looking into biomedical research literature\n and available ultrasound systems. No other system which has been used in relevant\n research fulfils the above criteria; they are either lacking in user interface, and/or\n lack the adaptability and technical characteristics that VisualSonics can deliver.\n Other rodent systems do not provide the needed functions and image versatility with\n the same high-quality results; and systems for clinical/human imaging will produce\n poor results for rodents due to the low frequency. Visualsonics is the only manufacturer\n that can deliver an ultrasound system that integrates photoacoustic and contrast imaging\n for animals as small as rodents. They are the only manufacturer that are able to offer\n such a system with a simple user interface, software tools and customer support.
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6.1 Result lot ldentifier: LOT-0000
6.1.2 Information about winners
Winner:
Official name: FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc.
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Tender:
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Tender identifier: 2024-0776152
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Identifier of lot or group of lots: LOT-0000
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Value of the result: 889.480 Euro
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The tender was ranked: no
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Subcontracting value is known: no
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Subcontracting percentage is known: no
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Contract information:
Identifier of the contract: 2024-0776152
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Date on which the winner was chosen: 11-11-2024
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The contract is awarded within a framework agreement: no
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Organisation signing the contract: Aarhus Universitet
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8 Organisations
8.1 ORG-0001
Official name: Aarhus Universitet
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Registration number: 31119103
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Postal address: Nordre Ringgade 1  
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Town: Aarhus C
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Postcode: 8000
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Østjylland (DK042)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Tobias Gjerløff
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Email: tog@au.dk
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Telephone: 93508343
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Internet address: https://www.au.dk/
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Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
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Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
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Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
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Organisation signing the contract
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Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract
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Organisation executing the payment
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8.1 ORG-0002
Official name: Klagenævnet for udbud
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Registration number: 37795526
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Postal address: Toldboden 2  
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Town: Viborg
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Postcode: 8800
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Klagenævnet for udbud
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Email: klfu@naevneneshus.dk
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Telephone: +45 72405708
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Information exchange endpoint (URL): https://erhvervsstyrelsen.dk/klagenaevnet-for-udbud
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Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
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8.1 ORG-0003
Official name: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Registration number: 10294819
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Postal address: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35  
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Town: Valby
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Postcode: 2500
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Email: kfst@kfst.dk
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Telephone: +45 41715000
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Information exchange endpoint (URL): https://www.kfst.dk
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Roles of this organisation:
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
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8.1 ORG-0004
Official name: FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc.
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Size of the economic operator: Large
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Postal address: 3080 Yonge Street Suite 6100, Box 66  
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Town: Toronto
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Postcode: M4N 3N1
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Country: Canada
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Email: angela.kost@fujifilm.com
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Telephone: +31 208082913
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Internet address: https://www.visualsonics.com/
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Information exchange endpoint (URL): https://www.visualsonics.com/
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Roles of this organisation:
Tenderer
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Winner of these lots: LOT-0000
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The winner is listed on a regulated market
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8.1 ORG-0005
Official name: Mercell Holding ASA
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Registration number: 980921565
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Postal address: Askekroken 11  
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Town: Oslo
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Postcode: 0277
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
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Country: Norway
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Contact point: eSender
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Email: publication@mercell.com
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Telephone: +47 21018800
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Fax: +47 21018801
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Internet address: http://mercell.com/
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Roles of this organisation:
TED eSender
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11 Notice information
11.1 Notice information
Notice identifier/version: 1a6ad20a-4db5-40db-af3b-e4a7ff1e6b4b - 01
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Form type: Direct award preannouncement
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Notice type: Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
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Notice dispatch date: 15-11-2024 10:04 +00:00
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Notice dispatch date (eSender): 15-11-2024 10:06 +00:00
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Languages in which this notice is officially available: English 
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11.2 Publication information
Notice publication number: 00702743-2024
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OJ S issue number: 224/2024
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Publication date: 18-11-2024
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