Supply of a digital microscope with camera, stand and optics for the Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office

Summary

The procurement is for a 4K digital microscope system for forensic examination of tool marks and mechanical security devices for the Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office (LKA Niedersachsen). The supply includes a camera, stand, optics and at least five lenses. The system must meet the technical minimum specifications, and the bid must include technical data sheets demonstrating compliance. The supplier must deliver, install and commission the equipment, provide initial instruction and training for approximately five people on site, and include at least 10 years of lifetime support in the price. Support includes software updates, annual calibration and servicing with cleaning, and a free loan device during repairs. The bidder must offer a solution compatible with the existing Keyence components or, if they are incompatible, price the required accessory set in position 2 of the bid form. The bid must state the manufacturer, model, item number and delivery time in calendar days, and include company details, financial information and references for comparable supplies from the last three years. Only one main bid may be submitted; alternative bids are not permitted, and the procurement is not divided into lots. Bids must be submitted electronically through the contracting authority’s bid tool by 20 October 2026 at 10:00. Bidders remain bound by their offers until 27 November 2026. The contract will be awarded to the bid with the lowest net total price. If the contractor employs at least 20 people, at least one employee during contract performance must be a severely disabled person, a person who was long-term unemployed immediately before joining the company, or a person undergoing vocational training.