Benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system

Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) currently uses several analytical instruments to support education and research activities. To strengthen its laboratory infrastructure and simplify access to advanced material characterisation tools, OsloMet intends to procure a new benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system. The University plans to enter into a contract with Malvern Panalytical …

CPV: 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser), 38400000 Instrumente zum Prüfen von physikalischen Eigenschaften, 39181000 Labortische
Ausführungsort:
Benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system
Vergabestelle:
OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet
Vergabenummer:
OsloMet

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system
Description : Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) currently uses several analytical instruments to support education and research activities. To strengthen its laboratory infrastructure and simplify access to advanced material characterisation tools, OsloMet intends to procure a new benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system. The University plans to enter into a contract with Malvern Panalytical B.V. for the procurement, installation, training and warranty of the XRD system, with an estimated net cost of NOK 738,000. The characteristics that must be covered by the XRD system are described in the annex. We are not aware that other suppliers fulfil these requirements. If there are other suppliers who satisfy these requirements, we would like feedback on this as soon as possible. The contract will not be signed until 10 days at the earliest after publication of this notice. Annex • Excellent resolution and linearity, both below 0.04° • Lifelong positional accuracy provided by Direct Optical Positioning Sensing (DOPS3) • Include silicon standard to verify performance of instrument • High intensity data leading to high reproducibility and low limit of detection • Low power system leading to energy saving and long lifetime of the X-rays tube • Include various optics for data collection at low angle, suitable for hydrated and carbonated cement as well as clays samples. • No need of external water-cooling system or compressed air supply (fully integrated one-block system) • Internal computer, no need of external computer, save space and money • Build in touchscreen and intuitive modern software: reduce training time and maximise utilisation by students • External sample loading: no need to access the optical path, extra X-rays safety for users, high-tech expensive components are protected from inexperienced users and dust. • Access to a wide range of sample holders, including the newly patented low-angle sample holder (Patent No.: US 12.405.234 B2) for low angle performance, side-loading sample holder to minimise preferential orientation, various air sensitive holders to minimise carbonation/hydration/dehydration of cement, special holder for oriented aggregates to perform clay identification • Training provided by cement XRD experts • With the 1Der detector: o Suppression of fluorescence thanks to the best energy resolution on the market o Charge sharing suppression • Main factory in Europe • Has a local contact support in Norway
Procedure identifier : b70438fd-7f7f-4275-898b-9168a17cd9a1
Internal identifier : OsloMet
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

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 ): 39181000 Laboratory benching

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system
Description : Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) currently uses several analytical instruments to support education and research activities. To strengthen its laboratory infrastructure and simplify access to advanced material characterisation tools, OsloMet intends to procure a new benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system. The University plans to enter into a contract with Malvern Panalytical B.V. for the procurement, installation, training and warranty of the XRD system, with an estimated net cost of NOK 738,000. The characteristics that must be covered by the XRD system are described in the annex. We are not aware that other suppliers fulfil these requirements. If there are other suppliers who satisfy these requirements, we would like feedback on this as soon as possible. The contract will not be signed until 10 days at the earliest after publication of this notice. Annex • Excellent resolution and linearity, both below 0.04° • Lifelong positional accuracy provided by Direct Optical Positioning Sensing (DOPS3) • Include silicon standard to verify performance of instrument • High intensity data leading to high reproducibility and low limit of detection • Low power system leading to energy saving and long lifetime of the X-rays tube • Include various optics for data collection at low angle, suitable for hydrated and carbonated cement as well as clays samples. • No need of external water-cooling system or compressed air supply (fully integrated one-block system) • Internal computer, no need of external computer, save space and money • Build in touchscreen and intuitive modern software: reduce training time and maximise utilisation by students • External sample loading: no need to access the optical path, extra X-rays safety for users, high-tech expensive components are protected from inexperienced users and dust. • Access to a wide range of sample holders, including the newly patented low-angle sample holder (Patent No.: US 12.405.234 B2) for low angle performance, side-loading sample holder to minimise preferential orientation, various air sensitive holders to minimise carbonation/hydration/dehydration of cement, special holder for oriented aggregates to perform clay identification • Training provided by cement XRD experts • With the 1Der detector: o Suppression of fluorescence thanks to the best energy resolution on the market o Charge sharing suppression • Main factory in Europe • Has a local contact support in Norway
Internal identifier : OsloMet

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 ): 39181000 Laboratory benching

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.6 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Oslo tingrett

6. Results

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
Other justification : We are not aware that other suppliers fulfil these requirements, cf. PPR § 13-4 b) the procurement concerns services that only a specific supplier can provide because 2. competition is impossible for technical reasons

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Malvern Panalytical B.V.
Tender :
Tender identifier : Malvern Panalytical B.V.
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : benchtop X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet
Registration number : 997058925
Department : Seksjon innkjøp
Postal address : Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0130
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Ann-Elin Sverdrup
Telephone : 67 23 50 00
Internet address : http://www.oslomet.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo tingrett
Registration number : 926 725 939
Postal address : Postboks 2106 Vika
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 22 03 52 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Malvern Panalytical B.V.
Town : Malvern
Postcode : WR141XZ
Country : United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ab6f71ba-e723-42d3-bc86-ee347f9e9087 - 01
Form type : Direct award preannouncement
Notice type : Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice dispatch date : 09/10/2025 13:21 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 09/10/2025 13:34 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00668371-2025
OJ S issue number : 196/2025
Publication date : 13/10/2025