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title: "Particle counter for Oslo University Hospital"
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# Particle counter for Oslo University Hospital

Oslo University Hospital is procuring one particle counter for characterising extracellular vesicles and other nanoparticles, measuring concentration, size distribution and zeta potential, and fluorescence phenotyping with 488 nm and 640 nm lasers. The notice also calls for options including a 405 nm laser, five offline-analysis licences and service. Estimated value is NOK 3 million excluding VAT. Tenders are due 9 November 2026 at 11:00 GMT (UTC+00:00).

- Status: open
- Country: NO
- Buyer: Oslo Universitetssykehus HF (hovedenhet)
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-09T11:00:00+00:00 (instant)
- Original notice: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/696383-2026
- Source checked: 2026-10-13T00:51:09.452491Z

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