Supply, installation and maintenance of a Confocal microscope for the Faculty of Science of the Utrecht University
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract awarded by Universiteit Utrecht (Netherlands): Supply, installation. research & innovation. Awarded to Carl Zeiss B.V. (EUR 289K, Mar 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 289,256.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This notice is a "Voluntary ex ante transparency notice". Utrecht University intends to award the contract described below directly to Carl Zeiss B.V., located at Graaf Engelbertlaan 75, 4837 DS Breda (The Netherlands), Chamber of Commerce number 32033579.
This contract concerns the delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Confocal microscope for research and education for the Faculty of Science of the Utrecht University. The estimated value of the contract is 289,256.00 excluding VAT (€ 350,000.00 including VAT) for the duration of the initial term (the warranty period of one (1) year plus the fixed period of three (3) years for maintenance).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on April 1, 2026. Last refreshed 16 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Universiteit Utrecht
Universiteit Utrecht has issued 49 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Netherlands TenderNed. Most recent publication: July 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Carl Zeiss B.V. was awarded the contract for €289,256. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Netherlands. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Carl Zeiss B.V.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Universiteit Utrecht in Netherlands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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