Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer

DTU intends to purchase an X-Pulse Benchtop NMR Spectrometer from Oxford Instruments GmbH based on the following. The research in the Magnetic Resonance and Electrochemistry Lab at DTU Chemistry, a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer is required. This spectrometer requires some specific characteristics for the specific research needs of …

CPV: 33113110 Naprava za skeniranje na osnovi jedrske magnetne resonance
Kraj izvršitve:
Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer
Organ za podeljevanje:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Številka dodelitve:
10364

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer
Description : DTU intends to purchase an X-Pulse Benchtop NMR Spectrometer from Oxford Instruments GmbH based on the following. The research in the Magnetic Resonance and Electrochemistry Lab at DTU Chemistry, a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer is required. This spectrometer requires some specific characteristics for the specific research needs of the group: full broadband tuneability, pulsed-field gradients (PFG), operando capabilities, and temperature control. It is also important that the probes are user-accessible so they can be easily serviced and upgraded as necessary with modular hardware. Further, the experiments should be modifiable such that NMR methods can be altered and developed according to the group’s specific needs. Broadband tuneability: The instrument should be completely broadband tuneable (not limited to a fixed number), specifically to 1H, 13C, 31P, 19F, and 23Na and should also include low-gamma nu-clides such as 35Cl, 17O, and 6Li; multiple nuclides should be able to be tuned simultaneously. Pulsed-field gradients: The instrument requires PFG capability in order to perform the specific transport experiments intended by the group. Gradients of at least 0.5 T/m are necessary to achieve appropriate spatial resolution as well as being able to probe electrolyte transport with PFG-NMR. Operando capabilities: The spectrometer probe should be removable by general users without a need for specialised tools and should be generally accessible to facilitate operando experimental setups. This spectrometer should be easy to transport for online monitoring of experiments via a flow system. The system should also be able to integrate peripheral devices that can be triggered during the experiments. A hardware lock is preferable to maintain high-quality experiments in operando. Temperature control: The temperature of the sample must be adjustable independently and de-coupled from the magnet temperature. Wide temperature control is needed to probe different conditions of battery operation, from freezing temperatures to electrolyte breakdown temperatures, enabling the study of operation at extreme conditions and the effects of storage temperatures. Direct heating to sample Experiment development: The system should enable modification of NMR experiments (pulse sequences) for method development. This unique combination of capability is required for the group’s particular research intentions to study battery electrolytes in situ using combinations of magnetic resonance imaging, and holistic analytical chemistry. This includes operating electrochemical cells within the magnet, and monitoring electrolyte salts and solvents, as well as diffusion characteristics throughout these experiments. There are very few available benchtop NMR spectrometers on the market. The main vendors are Bruker, Oxford, and Magritek. Other vendors generally lack modification capabilities as they are targeted at operators rather than expert users. Of the named vendors, only the X-Pulse system from Oxford Instruments meets the specific combination of technical requirements of the group, which are: 1) Complete broadband tuneability, including to low-gamma nuclides, with no limit on number 2) Pulsed-field gradient capabilities with gradient strengths >0.5 T/m 3) Integrated chemically resistant flow setup for online monitoring 4) Easily accessible and removable probe, enabling simple maintenance and upgradability 5) Hardware 2H locking system for consistent lock without the need for deuterated solvents 6) Easy-to-move system for relocation to experimental setups 7) Wide temperature control (0-65 °C) covering temperatures relevant for monitoring battery processes While the competitor products may offer a selection of these capabilities, their instruments do not have the specific combination of technical specifications required for the intended work. Therefore, the Oxford Instruments X-Pulse system is the only system that can meet all the necessary requirements for the group’s intended needs.
Procedure identifier : a91a3903-f49f-454f-b3c5-1e6879508104
Internal identifier : 10364
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33113110 Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer
Description : DTU intends to purchase an X-Pulse Benchtop NMR Spectrometer from Oxford Instruments GmbH based on the following. The research in the Magnetic Resonance and Electrochemistry Lab at DTU Chemistry, a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer is required. This spectrometer requires some specific characteristics for the specific research needs of the group: full broadband tuneability, pulsed-field gradients (PFG), operando capabilities, and temperature control. It is also important that the probes are user-accessible so they can be easily serviced and upgraded as necessary with modular hardware. Further, the experiments should be modifiable such that NMR methods can be altered and developed according to the group’s specific needs. Broadband tuneability: The instrument should be completely broadband tuneable (not limited to a fixed number), specifically to 1H, 13C, 31P, 19F, and 23Na and should also include low-gamma nu-clides such as 35Cl, 17O, and 6Li; multiple nuclides should be able to be tuned simultaneously. Pulsed-field gradients: The instrument requires PFG capability in order to perform the specific transport experiments intended by the group. Gradients of at least 0.5 T/m are necessary to achieve appropriate spatial resolution as well as being able to probe electrolyte transport with PFG-NMR. Operando capabilities: The spectrometer probe should be removable by general users without a need for specialised tools and should be generally accessible to facilitate operando experimental setups. This spectrometer should be easy to transport for online monitoring of experiments via a flow system. The system should also be able to integrate peripheral devices that can be triggered during the experiments. A hardware lock is preferable to maintain high-quality experiments in operando. Temperature control: The temperature of the sample must be adjustable independently and de-coupled from the magnet temperature. Wide temperature control is needed to probe different conditions of battery operation, from freezing temperatures to electrolyte breakdown temperatures, enabling the study of operation at extreme conditions and the effects of storage temperatures. Direct heating to sample Experiment development: The system should enable modification of NMR experiments (pulse sequences) for method development. This unique combination of capability is required for the group’s particular research intentions to study battery electrolytes in situ using combinations of magnetic resonance imaging, and holistic analytical chemistry. This includes operating electrochemical cells within the magnet, and monitoring electrolyte salts and solvents, as well as diffusion characteristics throughout these experiments. There are very few available benchtop NMR spectrometers on the market. The main vendors are Bruker, Oxford, and Magritek. Other vendors generally lack modification capabilities as they are targeted at operators rather than expert users. Of the named vendors, only the X-Pulse system from Oxford Instruments meets the specific combination of technical requirements of the group, which are: 1) Complete broadband tuneability, including to low-gamma nuclides, with no limit on number 2) Pulsed-field gradient capabilities with gradient strengths >0.5 T/m 3) Integrated chemically resistant flow setup for online monitoring 4) Easily accessible and removable probe, enabling simple maintenance and upgradability 5) Hardware 2H locking system for consistent lock without the need for deuterated solvents 6) Easy-to-move system for relocation to experimental setups 7) Wide temperature control (0-65 °C) covering temperatures relevant for monitoring battery processes While the competitor products may offer a selection of these capabilities, their instruments do not have the specific combination of technical specifications required for the intended work. Therefore, the Oxford Instruments X-Pulse system is the only system that can meet all the necessary requirements for the group’s intended needs.
Internal identifier : 10364

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33113110 Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.6 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Mediation organisation : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Review organisation : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 136 800 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 : DTU intends to purchase an X-Pulse Benchtop NMR Spectrometer from Oxford Instruments GmbH based on the following. The research in the Magnetic Resonance and Electrochemistry Lab at DTU Chemistry, a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer is required. This spectrometer requires some specific characteristics for the specific research needs of the group: full broadband tuneability, pulsed-field gradients (PFG), operando capabilities, and temperature control. It is also important that the probes are user-accessible so they can be easily serviced and upgraded as necessary with modular hardware. Further, the experiments should be modifiable such that NMR methods can be altered and developed according to the group’s specific needs. Broadband tuneability: The instrument should be completely broadband tuneable (not limited to a fixed number), specifically to 1H, 13C, 31P, 19F, and 23Na and should also include low-gamma nu-clides such as 35Cl, 17O, and 6Li; multiple nuclides should be able to be tuned simultaneously. Pulsed-field gradients: The instrument requires PFG capability in order to perform the specific transport experiments intended by the group. Gradients of at least 0.5 T/m are necessary to achieve appropriate spatial resolution as well as being able to probe electrolyte transport with PFG-NMR. Operando capabilities: The spectrometer probe should be removable by general users without a need for specialised tools and should be generally accessible to facilitate operando experimental setups. This spectrometer should be easy to transport for online monitoring of experiments via a flow system. The system should also be able to integrate peripheral devices that can be triggered during the experiments. A hardware lock is preferable to maintain high-quality experiments in operando. Temperature control: The temperature of the sample must be adjustable independently and de-coupled from the magnet temperature. Wide temperature control is needed to probe different conditions of battery operation, from freezing temperatures to electrolyte breakdown temperatures, enabling the study of operation at extreme conditions and the effects of storage temperatures. Direct heating to sample Experiment development: The system should enable modification of NMR experiments (pulse sequences) for method development. This unique combination of capability is required for the group’s particular research intentions to study battery electrolytes in situ using combinations of magnetic resonance imaging, and holistic analytical chemistry. This includes operating electrochemical cells within the magnet, and monitoring electrolyte salts and solvents, as well as diffusion characteristics throughout these experiments. There are very few available benchtop NMR spectrometers on the market. The main vendors are Bruker, Oxford, and Magritek. Other vendors generally lack modification capabilities as they are targeted at operators rather than expert users. Of the named vendors, only the X-Pulse system from Oxford Instruments meets the specific combination of technical requirements of the group, which are: 1) Complete broadband tuneability, including to low-gamma nuclides, with no limit on number 2) Pulsed-field gradient capabilities with gradient strengths >0.5 T/m 3) Integrated chemically resistant flow setup for online monitoring 4) Easily accessible and removable probe, enabling simple maintenance and upgradability 5) Hardware 2H locking system for consistent lock without the need for deuterated solvents 6) Easy-to-move system for relocation to experimental setups 7) Wide temperature control (0-65 °C) covering temperatures relevant for monitoring battery processes While the competitor products may offer a selection of these capabilities, their instruments do not have the specific combination of technical specifications required for the intended work. Therefore, the Oxford Instruments X-Pulse system is the only system that can meet all the necessary requirements for the group’s intended needs.

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Oxford Instruments GmbH
Tender :
Tender identifier : 10364 - Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : 10364 - Purchase of benchtop NMR spectrometer

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU
Registration number : 30060946
Postal address : Anker Engelunds Vej 1
Town : Kgs. Lyngby
Postcode : 2800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Københavns omegn ( DK012 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Lise Nørhaven
Telephone : +45 93510927
Internet address : https://www.dtu.dk
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registration number : 37795526
Postal address : Nævnenes hus, Toldboden 2
Town : Viborg
Postcode : 8800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østjylland ( DK042 )
Country : Denmark
Telephone : +45 35291000
Internet address : http://www.klfu.dk
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
Telephone : +45 41715000
Internet address : http://www.kfst.dk
Roles of this organisation :
Mediation organisation

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Oxford Instruments GmbH
Town : Wiesbaden
Postcode : 65205
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DE714 )
Country : Germany
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 : 6b3228df-7f8f-4275-9477-7834c3e8b634 - 01
Form type : Direct award preannouncement
Notice type : Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice dispatch date : 24/09/2025 12:36 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 24/09/2025 13:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00631772-2025
OJ S issue number : 185/2025
Publication date : 26/09/2025