Two-photon microscope

Auto-translated from German

Original title: Zweiphotonenmikroskop

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Published: Jul 10, 2026

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 3, 2026.

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 health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: German

This tender, sourced from Germany via TED, is for the procurement of a two-photon microscope ('Zweiphotonenmikroskop'). The contracting authority is seeking a supplier of advanced scientific instrumentation for research purposes. Typical requirements for such a high-value scientific equipment tender include the provision of a state-of-the-art microscope system with specific performance characteristics, such as resolution, imaging depth, speed, and laser specifications. The supplier must demonstrate technical expertise, offer comprehensive installation, user training, and robust after-sales support, including maintenance and potential upgrades. Bidders are expected to submit detailed technical proposals, specifying the microscope's capabilities, compatible software, and accessories. Compliance with relevant safety standards and specifications for laser systems is mandatory. The evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical performance, reliability, vendor support, and overall value. This acquisition aims to advance research capabilities in fields like biology, neuroscience, or materials science.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via service.bund.de (Germany), TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: July 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 3, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Germany. 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.