The Natural History Museums of Denmark house 14 million unique specimens in both dry, wet and living collections. The collections in the museum are of high value and interest to researchers around the world, and the specimens have been meticulously collected and studied over the past 400 years. Based on specimens

from the collections, we undertake research in biodiversity and geology with the potential of improving our general understanding of the natural world.

Acquisition of a Zeiss FE-SEM Sigma 360VP for research at the Natural History Museums of Denmark. Only Zeiss FE-SEM Sigma 360VP has the performance that are critical for the quality of our research. While we have a large and diverse group of users, a significant number of researchers for their work on microorganisms (e.g., microalgae) depend on high resolution at high magnifications. The Zeiss FE-SEM Sigma 360VP FE-SEM has the best performance for this purpose.

This notice is sent in continuation of the University of Copenhagen's voluntary ex ante transparency notice no. 2023/S 180-562352 where University of Copenhagen published its intention to enter into the contract with Carl Zeiss. After the expiry of 10 calendar days calculated from the day after the date where the voluntary ex ante transparency notice was published, see section 4(1), para 2, of the Danish Act on the Complaints Board for Public Procurement, the University of Copenhagen has entered into the contract with Carl Zeiss.