Live-cell imaging and analysis instrument

University of Turku is purchasing live-cell imaging and analysis instrument Incucyte SX5 (and accessories). Specific needs and required functionalities of the live-cell imaging and analysis instrument: 1. Ability to simultaneously detect and analyze three fluorescent markers, in addition to high-definition phase contrast images. 2. 4x, 10x, and 20x objectives in …

CPV: 38000000 Laborgeräte, optische Geräte und Präzisionsgeräte (außer Gläser)
Ausführungsort:
Live-cell imaging and analysis instrument
Vergabestelle:
University of Turku
Vergabenummer:
TY/1028/2025

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : University of Turku
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Live-cell imaging and analysis instrument
Description : University of Turku is purchasing live-cell imaging and analysis instrument Incucyte SX5 (and accessories). Specific needs and required functionalities of the live-cell imaging and analysis instrument: 1. Ability to simultaneously detect and analyze three fluorescent markers, in addition to high-definition phase contrast images. 2. 4x, 10x, and 20x objectives in an automated objective turret, enabling automatic change of objective between scans of different vessels 3. Ability to perform simultaneous, uninterrupted live-cell imaging of 6 vessels under precisely controlled environmental condition within a cell culture incubator 4. Ability to perform continuous live-cell imaging for extended periods of time (14 days or more) without moving the assay vessels 5. Ability to find the same position in a well in repeated measurements, enabling precise data acquisition and creating movies from extended live-cell imaging experiments. 6. Ability to analyze cells growing on multiwell plates from 6-well up to 384-well plates. 7. Ability to image and automatically analyze cells growing both in 2D monolayer and in 3D: ability to quantify growth, count, death, invasion and morphology of single or multi-spheroids embedded in 3D matrix. Ability to perform z-stacking to image spheroids growing in different planes. 8. Ability to measure and automatically analyze chemotaxis of cells, with dedicated 96-well plate inserts enabling consistent assays. 9. Ability to measure and automatically analyze migration and invasion of cells, with dedicated tools to create identical wounds on a cell monolayer on a 96-well plate, and an integrated analysis algorithm. 10. Ability for label-free detection and quantification and analysis of differences in cellular size and morphology 11. Cell-by-cell feature: Ability to identify individual, unlabeled, adherent and non-adherent cells in phase images. Allowing one- or two-parameter classification tools to group cells into subsets using size, shape or fluorescence intensity.
Procedure identifier : c85d44ec-96be-46b5-9cbb-b95a1659a170
Previous notice : 7feee36a-6853-4d41-85f0-386a01f5673a-01
Internal identifier : TY/1028/2025
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)

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Varsinais-Suomi ( FI1C1 )
Country : Finland

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Live-cell imaging and analysis instrument
Description : University of Turku is purchasing live-cell imaging and analysis instrument Incucyte SX5 (and accessories). Specific needs and required functionalities of the live-cell imaging and analysis instrument: 1. Ability to simultaneously detect and analyze three fluorescent markers, in addition to high-definition phase contrast images. 2. 4x, 10x, and 20x objectives in an automated objective turret, enabling automatic change of objective between scans of different vessels 3. Ability to perform simultaneous, uninterrupted live-cell imaging of 6 vessels under precisely controlled environmental condition within a cell culture incubator 4. Ability to perform continuous live-cell imaging for extended periods of time (14 days or more) without moving the assay vessels 5. Ability to find the same position in a well in repeated measurements, enabling precise data acquisition and creating movies from extended live-cell imaging experiments. 6. Ability to analyze cells growing on multiwell plates from 6-well up to 384-well plates. 7. Ability to image and automatically analyze cells growing both in 2D monolayer and in 3D: ability to quantify growth, count, death, invasion and morphology of single or multi-spheroids embedded in 3D matrix. Ability to perform z-stacking to image spheroids growing in different planes. 8. Ability to measure and automatically analyze chemotaxis of cells, with dedicated 96-well plate inserts enabling consistent assays. 9. Ability to measure and automatically analyze migration and invasion of cells, with dedicated tools to create identical wounds on a cell monolayer on a 96-well plate, and an integrated analysis algorithm. 10. Ability for label-free detection and quantification and analysis of differences in cellular size and morphology 11. Cell-by-cell feature: Ability to identify individual, unlabeled, adherent and non-adherent cells in phase images. Allowing one- or two-parameter classification tools to group cells into subsets using size, shape or fluorescence intensity.
Internal identifier : TY/1028/2025

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Varsinais-Suomi ( FI1C1 )
Country : Finland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unlimited

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Approach to reducing environmental impacts : The transition to a circular economy, The protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems
Social objective promoted : Fair working conditions

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : Features and functionalities
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 100

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 : Markkinaoikeus

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 229 000 Euro
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 : Justification for direct purchase of Incucyte SX5 (and accessories) from Sartorius for Faculty of Medicine Specific needs and required functionalities of the live-cell imaging and analysis instrument: 1. Ability to simultaneously detect and analyze three fluorescent markers, in addition to high-definition phase contrast images. 2. 4x, 10x, and 20x objectives in an automated objective turret, enabling automatic change of objective between scans of different vessels 3. Ability to perform simultaneous, uninterrupted live-cell imaging of 6 vessels under precisely controlled environmental condition within a cell culture incubator 4. Ability to perform continuous live-cell imaging for extended periods of time (14 days or more) without moving the assay vessels 5. Ability to find the same position in a well in repeated measurements, enabling precise data acquisition and creating movies from extended live-cell imaging experiments. 6. Ability to analyze cells growing on multiwell plates from 6-well up to 384-well plates. 7. Ability to image and automatically analyze cells growing both in 2D monolayer and in 3D: ability to quantify growth, count, death, invasion and morphology of single or multi-spheroids embedded in 3D matrix. Ability to perform z-stacking to image spheroids growing in different planes. 8. Ability to measure and automatically analyze chemotaxis of cells, with dedicated 96-well plate inserts enabling consistent assays. 9. Ability to measure and automatically analyze migration and invasion of cells, with dedicated tools to create identical wounds on a cell monolayer on a 96-well plate, and an integrated analysis algorithm. 10. Ability for label-free detection and quantification and analysis of differences in cellular size and morphology 11. Cell-by-cell feature: Ability to identify individual, unlabeled, adherent and non-adherent cells in phase images. Allowing one- or two-parameter classification tools to group cells into subsets using size, shape or fluorescence intensity. Justification of direct award of contract and the choice of a specific supplier: There is no other instrument on the market that has all the necessary features. According to the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016) section 40 when only a certain supplier can implement the procurement for a technical reason, provided also that there are no reasonable alternatives or substitute solutions, and that the absence of competition is not due to an artificial narrowing of the terms and conditions of the procurement, the contract may be awarded only to a particular supplier, Contracting authorities may award public contracts by a direct award. Prior to making decision the Contracting authority has inspected the relevant markets and available products and after careful consideration found its' conclusion grounded.

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Sartorius Lab Instruments
Tender :
Tender identifier : CPQ-15670252
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : TY/1028/2025
Title : Live-cell imaging and analysis instrument Incucyte XS 5
Date on which the winner was chosen : 16/05/2025

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 1

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Markkinaoikeus
Registration number : 3006157-6
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Sartorius Lab Instruments
Registration number : DE291452392
Town : Göttingen
Postcode : 37079
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Göttingen ( DE91C )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 551 308 0
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : University of Turku
Registration number : 0245896-3
Postal address : Yliopistonmäki
Town : Turun yliopisto
Postcode : 20014
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Varsinais-Suomi ( FI1C1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : Procurement Services
Telephone : +358 294505000
Internet address : http://www.utu.fi
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1a
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : 029 55 636 30
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 8811f5d6-a4a5-4d3a-9a50-e6fc059a290e - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 08/07/2025 07:40 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 08/07/2025 07:44 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00446613-2025
OJ S issue number : 129/2025
Publication date : 09/07/2025