Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system

A tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system, which must fulfill several critical technical and functional criteria. Specifically, it must provide high-resolution and high-accuracy measurements, minimal thermal drift, and a high stiffness platform to ensure precise and reproducible data. The system must support fully automated multiple indentation and scratch testing over large …

CPV: 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Place of execution:
Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system
Awarding body:
Aarhus Universitet
Award number:
2025-084220

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Aarhus Universitet

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system
Description : A tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system, which must fulfill several critical technical and functional criteria. Specifically, it must provide high-resolution and high-accuracy measurements, minimal thermal drift, and a high stiffness platform to ensure precise and reproducible data. The system must support fully automated multiple indentation and scratch testing over large sample areas, enabling efficient high-throughput operation. Optical capabilities must include advanced video microscopy with autofocus and high magnification (up to 10,000x), synchronized panoramic imaging, and true penetration depth tracking during and after scratching. The system should also include active force feedback, multi-modal testing capability, real-time correction mechanisms, and Python-based scripting for customized test protocols and automated data analysis
Procedure identifier : 7f053724-2815-4de7-89ee-60237021721e
Internal identifier : 2025-084220
Type of procedure : Other single stage procedure

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

Postal address : Hangøvej 2
Town : Aarhus
Postcode : 8200
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østjylland ( DK042 )
Country : Denmark

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system
Description : A tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system, which must fulfill several critical technical and functional criteria. Specifically, it must provide high-resolution and high-accuracy measurements, minimal thermal drift, and a high stiffness platform to ensure precise and reproducible data. The system must support fully automated multiple indentation and scratch testing over large sample areas, enabling efficient high-throughput operation. Optical capabilities must include advanced video microscopy with autofocus and high magnification (up to 10,000x), synchronized panoramic imaging, and true penetration depth tracking during and after scratching. The system should also include active force feedback, multi-modal testing capability, real-time correction mechanisms, and Python-based scripting for customized test protocols and automated data analysis
Internal identifier : 2025-084220

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

Postal address : Hangøvej 2
Town : Aarhus
Postcode : 8200
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østjylland ( DK042 )
Country : Denmark
Additional information :

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : • Integrated nanoindentation/nano-scratch system in one platform. • High step resolution and accuracy suitable for advanced material characterization. • Automated multiple indentation and scratching capabilities for high-throughput testing. • Minimal thermal drift, high stiffness, and fast stabilization for accurate, reproducible measurements. • Advanced optical systems (DualView microscope to generate 3D image of surface) with autofocus and up to 10,000x magnification. • High-Resolution 3D Surface Profilometry for Wear Track Analysis • Scripting support and customizable workflows for advanced research (Python-based).
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 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 :

5.1.15 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 more information on the review procedures : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen -

6. Results

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Anton Paar Danmark
Tender :
Tender identifier : 2025-084220 - Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Value of the tender : 1 800 000 Danish krone
The tender was ranked : no
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : 2025-084220 - Tribometer and nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing system

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Aarhus Universitet
Registration number : 31119103
Postal address : Nordre Ringgade 1
Town : Aarhus C
Postcode : 8000
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østjylland ( DK042 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Ann Sophie Steffensen
Email : asst@au.dk
Telephone : 23382421
Internet address : https://www.au.dk/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Klagenævnet for udbud
Registration number : 37795526
Postal address : Toldboden 2
Town : Viborg
Postcode : 8800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestjylland ( DK041 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Klagenævnet for udbud
Telephone : +45 72405708
Information exchange endpoint (URL) : https://erhvervsstyrelsen.dk/klagenaevnet-for-udbud
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
Contact point : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Telephone : +45 41715000
Information exchange endpoint (URL) : https://www.kfst.dk
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Anton Paar Danmark
Registration number : 33870361
Town : Ballerup
Postcode : 2750
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Københavns omegn ( DK012 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Anton Paar Danmark
Telephone : 4532422570
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
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 575742ce-9a19-4e83-a5a3-408c6eae278d - 01
Form type : Direct award preannouncement
Notice type : Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice dispatch date : 11/06/2025 16:19 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 11/06/2025 17:47 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00382515-2025
OJ S issue number : 112/2025
Publication date : 13/06/2025