1.1.
Buyer
Official name
:
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Annonce
Fakta om udbudet
EU-nr
Offentliggjort
25.02.2026
Udbudstype
Andre
Udbyder
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
TMS robot
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
132609-2026 - Direct award preannouncement
132609-2026 - Direct award preannouncement
Norway – Medical equipments – TMS robot
OJ S 39/2026 25/02/2026
Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Supplies
1.
Buyer
2.
Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title
:
TMS robot
Description
:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway wishes to procure a neuronavigated TMS robotic system: the Localite-Axilum-MagVenture Ultimate TMS Solution. The equipment will be used for research at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences. The system will be employed for both basic neuroscience research and clinical research applications. 1.1 System Components The complete system shall comprise the following integrated components: MagVenture TMS Stimulator System • MagPro X100 TMS stimulator • Appropriate coils/coil holders for both cobot-guided and manual stimulation studies • Chair/trolley as appropriate for TMS studies using the cobot Axilum Robotics TMS-Cobot System • Axilum Robotics TMS-Cobot 2 • TMS-Cobot Coil adaptation kits for relevant coils Localite Neuronavigation System • Localite TMS Navigator Premium Edition with Extended Volume • appropriate extension kits for use with the Cobot 1.2 Technical Requirements The integrated system must meet the following technical specifications: • Spatial accuracy: Millimeter-level precision (≤1 mm) for coil positioning • Automated repositioning: Fast and programmable switching of stimulation locations (on the order of a few seconds) • Programmable control: Full software control of stimulation sequences and target locations • MRI integration: Capability to import and use individual MRI data for neuronavigation • Real-time tracking: Continuous monitoring of coil position relative to target • Full system integration: Seamless communication between robot, neuronavigation, and TMS stimulator for closed-loop protocols
Procedure identifier
:
f6b8a9be-a3d9-4ecd-9396-e1070d767af8
Internal identifier
:
ANSK-0291-25
Type of procedure
:
Negotiated without prior call for competition
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract
:
Supplies
Main classification
(
cpv
):
33100000
Medical equipments
Additional classification
(
cpv
):
33000000
Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products,
33156000
Psychology testing devices,
33158210
Stimulator,
33197000
Medical computer equipment,
38110000
Navigational instruments,
38970000
Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address
:
Huginbakken 32
Town
:
TROMSØ
Postcode
:
9019
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Troms/Romsa/Tromssa
(
NO072
)
Country
:
Norway
Additional information
:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of health scienses, Institute for psychology, room nr. , room nr. TEO-5.387 9019 Tromsø
2.1.4.
General information
Additional information
:
LOA & FOA
Legal basis
:
Directive 2014/24/EU
5.
Lot
5.1.
Lot
:
LOT-0000
Title
:
TMS robot
Description
:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway wishes to procure a neuronavigated TMS robotic system: the Localite-Axilum-MagVenture Ultimate TMS Solution. The equipment will be used for research at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences. The system will be employed for both basic neuroscience research and clinical research applications. 1.1 System Components The complete system shall comprise the following integrated components: MagVenture TMS Stimulator System • MagPro X100 TMS stimulator • Appropriate coils/coil holders for both cobot-guided and manual stimulation studies • Chair/trolley as appropriate for TMS studies using the cobot Axilum Robotics TMS-Cobot System • Axilum Robotics TMS-Cobot 2 • TMS-Cobot Coil adaptation kits for relevant coils Localite Neuronavigation System • Localite TMS Navigator Premium Edition with Extended Volume • appropriate extension kits for use with the Cobot 1.2 Technical Requirements The integrated system must meet the following technical specifications: • Spatial accuracy: Millimeter-level precision (≤1 mm) for coil positioning • Automated repositioning: Fast and programmable switching of stimulation locations (on the order of a few seconds) • Programmable control: Full software control of stimulation sequences and target locations • MRI integration: Capability to import and use individual MRI data for neuronavigation • Real-time tracking: Continuous monitoring of coil position relative to target • Full system integration: Seamless communication between robot, neuronavigation, and TMS stimulator for closed-loop protocols
Internal identifier
:
ANSK-0291-25
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract
:
Supplies
Main classification
(
cpv
):
33100000
Medical equipments
Additional classification
(
cpv
):
33000000
Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products,
33156000
Psychology testing devices,
33158210
Stimulator,
33197000
Medical computer equipment,
38110000
Navigational instruments,
38970000
Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address
:
Huginbakken 32
Town
:
TROMSØ
Postcode
:
9019
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Troms/Romsa/Tromssa
(
NO072
)
Country
:
Norway
Additional information
:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of health scienses, Institute for psychology, room nr. , room nr. TEO-5.387 9019 Tromsø
5.1.6.
General information
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
:
yes
Additional information
:
LOA & FOA
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation
:
Nord-Troms og Senja tingrett
Organisation signing the contract
:
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
6.
Results
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
:
Technical Justification for Single-Supplier Procurement Robotic TMS System with Neuronavigation Institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Date: 24.02.2026 1. Introduction and Scope This document provides technical justification for the direct procurement of an integrated robotic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system comprising: 1. Axilum Robotics TMS-Robot 2. MagVenture TMS stimulator 3. Localite neuronavigation system Following a comprehensive market analysis, we conclude that no technically equivalent alternative exists that meets the specified research requirements. 2. Essential Technical Requirements The research program requires a robotic TMS system with the following non-negotiable specifications: Spatial precision: Sub-millimeter positioning accuracy with real-time compensation for subject head movement during extended stimulation sessions Automated multi-target navigation: Programmable automatic repositioning based on neuronavigation coordinates (MNI/Talairach), enabling systematic grid-based cortical mapping and multi-site stimulation protocols Force/pressure feedback: Integrated contact force sensors to ensure consistent and safe coil-to-scalp contact pressure, critical for reproducible stimulation delivery Full 6-DOF control: Complete adjustment capability for all six degrees of freedom (three translational, three rotational) to achieve optimal coil orientation relative to individual cortical anatomy Deep stimulation capability: Compatibility with specialized coils (e.g., Cool-B70) for accessing deeper cortical targets Closed-loop stimulation capability: Real-time integration with EEG and behavioral readouts, enabling adaptive stimulation protocols where subsequent target locations are programmatically determined based on neurophysiological or behavioral responses Integrated system architecture: Pre-validated integration between robot, stimulator, and neuronavigation to ensure seamless operation and data exchange 3. Multi-Site Research Collaboration Requirement A critical requirement for this procurement is compatibility with our established research collaboration with the laboratory of Prof. Andreas Vlachos at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Our research groups have planned joint multi-site studies that require: • Identical hardware configurations to ensure methodological equivalence across sites • Matched stimulation parameters for pooled data analysis and replication studies • Compatible data formats and protocols for seamless data sharing and joint publications The Freiburg laboratory operates an Axilum Robotics TMS-Robot with MagVenture stimulator and Localite neuronavigation. To conduct valid multi-site research with comparable and poolable data, our system must be identical. Using a different robotic platform would introduce systematic methodological differences that would compromise: 1. Direct comparison of results between sites 2. Pooled analyses requiring identical stimulation delivery 3. Replication and validation studies 4. Joint grant applications requiring methodological harmonization No alternative system can fulfill this collaboration requirement. 4. Conclusion Based on the technical requirements and multi-site collaboration needs outlined above, the Axilum Robotics TMS-Robot with MagVenture stimulator and Localite neuronavigation is the only system that meets all essential specifications detailed above. Therefore, no technically equivalent alternative exists on the market, justifying direct procurement from a single supplier, FOA § 13-4 (b) 2. ledd.
6.1.
Result lot identifier
:
LOT-0000
6.1.2.
Information about winners
Winner
:
Official name
:
Magventure A/S
Tender
:
Tender identifier
:
MagVenture A/S
Identifier of lot or group of lots
:
LOT-0000
Value of the tender
:
331 000,00
EUR
The tender was ranked
:
no
Subcontracting
:
Yes
Subcontracting value is known
:
no
Subcontracting percentage is known
:
no
Description
:
The delivery is consisting of joint collaboration between the three suppliers: Localite, Axilum and Magventure
Contract information
:
Identifier of the contract
:
ANSK-0291-25: TMS robot
Title
:
The contract is planed to be signed after 10 days from this notice
Date on which the winner was chosen
:
24/02/2026
Information about European Union funds
:
Organisation signing the contract
:
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
8.
Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name
:
UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Registration number
:
970422528
Department
:
Seksjon for innkjøp
Postal address
:
Postboks 6050 Langnes
Town
:
Tromsø
Postcode
:
9037
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Troms/Romsa/Tromssa
(
NO072
)
Country
:
Norway
Contact point
:
Ana-Maria Virtosu
Telephone
:
+47 77 64 40 00
Roles of this organisation
:
Buyer
Central purchasing body awarding public contracts or concluding framework agreements for works, supplies or services intended for other buyers
Organisation signing the contract
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name
:
Nord-Troms og Senja tingrett
Registration number
:
926 723 022
Postal address
:
Postboks 2510
Town
:
Tromsø
Postcode
:
9270
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Troms/Romsa/Tromssa
(
NO072
)
Country
:
Norway
Telephone
:
77 60 34 00
Roles of this organisation
:
Review organisation
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name
:
Magventure A/S
Registration number
:
30272633
Postal address
:
Lucernemarken 15
Town
:
Farum
Postcode
:
3520
Country subdivision (NUTS)
:
Københavns omegn
(
DK012
)
Country
:
Denmark
Roles of this organisation
:
Tenderer
Winner of these lots
:
LOT-0000
8.1.
ORG-0004
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
Roles of this organisation
:
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version
:
714b1d3e-c87c-4fb6-a534-e2fb9c142aa3
-
01
Form type
:
Direct award preannouncement
Notice type
:
Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice subtype
:
25
Notice dispatch date
:
24/02/2026
09:36:59 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)
:
24/02/2026
09:37:10 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available
:
English
Notice publication number
:
132609-2026
OJ S issue number
:
39/2026
Publication date
:
25/02/2026
Annonce
Annonce
BREAKING