Market knowledge Triple Ion Beam Milling System für Berlin Battery Lab

The Humboldt-University of Berlin in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for This notice serves solely to conduct a non-binding market survey in accordance with Section 28 Paragraph 1 of the German Procurement Ordinance (VgV). The aim of the market survey is to inform the market at an early stage about a potential future procurement need and to gain insights into technical, economic, and organizational solutions, current market conditions, the competitive landscape, and the fundamental feasibility of the planned project. The market survey serves in particular to identify the advantages and disadvantages of potential service components, to record existing market experience, and to examine whether and to what extent several companies can offer comparable services. In this way, a sound overview of market interest and the current competitive situation should be obtained. This notice is expressly neither a contract notice nor an invitation to submit tenders or applications to participate. Conducting this market survey does not initiate a procurement procedure. The contracting authority is not obligated to conduct a procurement procedure based on the market survey and is not bound by its results. Participation in this market survey does not establish any legal claims, in particular no claim to the execution of a procurement procedure or to consideration in any subsequent procurement procedure. Participation in the market survey is voluntary and free of charge. Participating companies will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in connection with participation, the preparation of statements, or the submission of documents. Participation in the market survey is not a prerequisite for subsequent participation in a procurement procedure and has no influence on a company's chances of being awarded the contract. The contracting authority requests meaningful, comprehensible, and further feedback from interested market participants. In particular, information on possible implementation options, economic conditions, opportunities and risks, potential problems or obstacles to implementation, as well as the company's own ideas and suggestions for improvement are requested. Feedback should be provided in a structured format where possible. Interested companies are requested to express their interest immediately and informally by email to ta-vergabestellevol@hu-berlin.de and to submit their statements, alternatives, and economic assessments. All documents submitted as part of the market research become the property of the client. The client guarantees the protection of trade and business secrets. Information obtained during the market research will not be disclosed to third parties, with the exception of the client itself and, if applicable, consulting firms commissioned by the client.The market research is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026. All submitted feedback will be evaluated and provided to the contracting authority in consolidated form. Should the contracting authority decide to initiate a procurement procedure based on the results of the market research, it will take appropriate measures to prevent any distortion of competition. These measures include, in particular, equal treatment of all interested companies, the provision of relevant information to all applicants and bidders, and the setting of reasonable deadlines. ___Expected Timeline • Publication of the market research: September 30, 2026 • Expression of interest in participating: immediately with tender notice no. 676879-2026 published on 07 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 14 Oct 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15268135.