LN₂ Emergency Temperature Backup Systems for Freezers

Summary

The procurement is for three liquid-nitrogen (LN₂) emergency temperature backup systems for low-temperature freezers: one for an Eppendorf CryoCube® 740 and two for New Brunswick U 570 freezers. The systems must protect biological samples during a power failure or cooling-system fault and maintain freezer temperatures between –80°C and –85°C. The supplier must provide new equipment compliant with CE standards, connect it to the buyer’s existing central LN₂ pipeline, supply all necessary connection components and adaptations, perform leak tests, and install and commission the systems. The delivery also includes training for 10 employees. Completion is due within 70 days of contract signing. A warranty of at least 24 months is required; a longer warranty of up to 60 months earns additional evaluation points. Price accounts for 60% of the evaluation and warranty period for 40%. The bid deadline is 13 October 2026 at 10:30. The bid must include the required forms and exclusion declaration; no separate experience, turnover, or professional-qualification criteria are set.