Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system

This direct purchase is justified under Norwegian regulation Forskrift om offentlige anskaffelser (FOA) § 13-4 (1) c, as the Vevo F2’s patented technologies and exclusive capabilities are unparalleled, making it the only system meeting our research needs. Our established reliance on VisualSonics systems further supports this decision, ensuring continuity and …

CPV: 33100000 Lääketieteelliset laitteet, 33112000 Kaiku-, ultraääni- ja dopplerkuvauslaitteet
Teloituspaikka:
Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system
Myöntävä elin:
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Myöntämisnumero:
ANSK-0080-25

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : UiT Norges arktiske universitet

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system
Description : This direct purchase is justified under Norwegian regulation Forskrift om offentlige anskaffelser (FOA) § 13-4 (1) c, as the Vevo F2’s patented technologies and exclusive capabilities are unparalleled, making it the only system meeting our research needs. Our established reliance on VisualSonics systems further supports this decision, ensuring continuity and leveraging existing expertise. The Vevo F2’s unique combination of ultra-high to low-frequency imaging (71-1 MHz), patented UHFx transducer technology, and integrated 3D motor for volumetric imaging is indispensable for UiT’s research. Its ability to achieve 30 μm resolution, high frame rates up to 10,000 frames/second in EKV mode, and advanced 3D/4D cardiac analysis with speckle tracking is unmatched, ensuring precise study of small animal models. These exclusive features, protected by multiple U.S. patents (e.g., U.S. 7,230,368; U.S. 9,907,538), and its seamless compatibility with our prior VisualSonics systems make it the only viable option, justifying a direct purchase to maintain research continuity and avoid delays.
Procedure identifier : 95397f77-d5e5-4e3c-ac66-e25a08edda8b
Internal identifier : ANSK-0080-25
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33112000 Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Hansine Hansens veg 18
Town : Tromso
Postcode : 9019
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
Country : Norway

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system
Description : This direct purchase is justified under Norwegian regulation Forskrift om offentlige anskaffelser (FOA) § 13-4 (1) c, as the Vevo F2’s patented technologies and exclusive capabilities are unparalleled, making it the only system meeting our research needs. Our established reliance on VisualSonics systems further supports this decision, ensuring continuity and leveraging existing expertise. The Vevo F2’s unique combination of ultra-high to low-frequency imaging (71-1 MHz), patented UHFx transducer technology, and integrated 3D motor for volumetric imaging is indispensable for UiT’s research. Its ability to achieve 30 μm resolution, high frame rates up to 10,000 frames/second in EKV mode, and advanced 3D/4D cardiac analysis with speckle tracking is unmatched, ensuring precise study of small animal models. These exclusive features, protected by multiple U.S. patents (e.g., U.S. 7,230,368; U.S. 9,907,538), and its seamless compatibility with our prior VisualSonics systems make it the only viable option, justifying a direct purchase to maintain research continuity and avoid delays.
Internal identifier : ANSK-0080-25

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33112000 Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Hansine Hansens veg 18
Town : Tromso
Postcode : 9019
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
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 : Nord-Troms og Senja tingrett -
Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract : UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Organisation executing the payment : UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Organisation signing the contract : UiT Norges arktiske universitet

6. Results

Direct award :
Justification for direct award : The contract can be provided only by a particular economic operator because of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights
Other justification : This direct purchase is justified under Norwegian regulation Forskrift om offentlige anskaffelser (FOA) § 13-4 (1) c, as the Vevo F2’s patented technologies and exclusive capabilities are unparalleled, making it the only system meeting our research needs. Our established reliance on VisualSonics systems further supports this decision, ensuring continuity and leveraging existing expertise. The Vevo F2’s unique combination of ultra-high to low-frequency imaging (71-1 MHz), patented UHFx transducer technology, and integrated 3D motor for volumetric imaging is indispensable for UiT’s research. Its ability to achieve 30 μm resolution, high frame rates up to 10,000 frames/second in EKV mode, and advanced 3D/4D cardiac analysis with speckle tracking is unmatched, ensuring precise study of small animal models. These exclusive features, protected by multiple U.S. patents (e.g., U.S. 7,230,368; U.S. 9,907,538), and its seamless compatibility with our prior VisualSonics systems make it the only viable option, justifying a direct purchase to maintain research continuity and avoid delays.

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc
Tender :
Tender identifier : ANSK-0080-25: Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Value of the tender : 284 362 Euro
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : ANSK-0080-25: Visualsonics Vevo F2 ultra-high to low frequency ultrasound imaging system
Title : ANSK-0080-25
Organisation signing the contract : UiT Norges arktiske universitet

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Registration number : 970422528
Department : Seksjon for innkjøp
Postal address : Postboks 6050 Langnes
Town : Tromsø
Postcode : 9037
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Kari Andreassen
Telephone : +47 77 64 40 00
Internet address : http://uit.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation signing the contract
Organisation whose budget is used to pay for the contract
Organisation executing the payment

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Nord-Troms og Senja tingrett
Registration number : 926 723 022
Postal address : Postboks 2510
Town : Tromsø
Postcode : 9270
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 77 60 34 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc
Registration number : 001828637
Department : FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc
Postal address : Bunsenstraat 27/hs
Town : Amsterdam
Postcode : 1098 RK
Country : Canada
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0004

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 : 0286a1f5-f0ea-44a5-8300-9585c6505685 - 01
Form type : Direct award preannouncement
Notice type : Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice dispatch date : 29/04/2025 13:24 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 29/04/2025 13:24 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00284350-2025
OJ S issue number : 85/2025
Publication date : 02/05/2025