Title: General Laboratory Equipment (divided into lots)
Applicable legislation: Law no. 98/2016 on public procurement, with subsequent amendments and completions and Government Decision no. 395/2016 for approving the Methodological Norms for applying the provisions relating to awarding the public procurement contract/framework agreement from Law no. 98/2016 on public procurement
Division into lots: YES (21 lots).
Each lot, except Lot no. 1, includes one specific laboratory equipment [Lot 2 - laboratory centrifugal mill, Lot 3 - laboratory centrifuge, Lot 4 - vacuum drying oven, Lot 5 - laboratory lyophilizer, Lot 6 - rotational viscometer, Lot 7 - plant growth chamber, Lot 8 - rotary evaporator (rotavapor), Lot 9 - automatic titrator, Lot 10 - ultrasonic bath, Lot 11 - laboratory centrifuge, Lot 12 - granulator, Lot 13 - thermostated water bath, Lot 14 - automatic bidistillator, Lot 15 - sample storage freezer, Lot 16 - laboratory chemical niche, Lot 17 - automatic installation for water demineralization/demineralizer/softener, Lot 18 - microwave digester, Lot 19 - sand bath for laboratory, Lot 20 - thermostated digester (Kjeldahl), and Lot 21 - device for pH and conductivity determination (Multiparameter)].
Lot no. 1 (Lot 1) consists of 2 laboratory devices with similar functions (Precision technical balance and Analytical balance).
Contract type: public procurement of products contract
Contract duration: maximum 4 months from the signing of the contract by both parties
Estimated total value: 748,600 lei excluding VAT.
Expenses are covered by European funds, specifically from the project entitled "Innovative fertilizers with controlled release for sustainable agriculture (acronym AGROINOFERT)", Project code: SMIS 336222, Contract: No. 530 / 12.11.2025, Funding Program "Central Region" 2021-2027, PRC/525/PRC_P1/OP1.
Selected procedure: open tender
Justification for the necessity of procurement: Within this procedure, products necessary for conducting research, development, and innovation activities will be purchased to ensure achieving the objectives and performance indicators assigned to the research project defined above. The use of the proposed equipment for acquisition is defined by the following aspects:
♦ preparation, characterization, supply, and conservation/storage of protein hydrolysate samples and their complexes with essential microelements acting as biostimulators for fertilizers; ureo-aldehydic derivatives with controlled nitrogen release and hydrophobic components based on petroleum sulfur;
♦ development of laboratory technology TRL 4 for obtaining hydrophobic components based on petroleum sulfur, intermediates in recipes for innovative fertilizers with controlled release (carrying out experiments for making innovative fertilizer formulations);
♦ performing experiments to optimize technological parameters for obtaining hydrophobic components based on petroleum sulfur;
♦ development of TRL 6 technology for obtaining innovative fertilizers with controlled release containing petroleum sulfur and biostimulators (conducting experiments and optimizing technology);
♦ analytical characterization of intermediates and obtained innovative fertilizers and their storage/conservation;
♦ biological and agrochemical testing of innovative fertilizer recipes in the growth chamber proposed for acquisition.
LOT-0001
Precision technical balance and Analytical balance.
Lot 1 is dedicated to weighing/measuring mass equipment for samples.
Lot 1 consists of two (2) laboratory instruments:
1. Precision technical balance (CPV code: 38310000-1) - Equipment type: laboratory instrument designed to determine the mass of samples and reagents with high precision. It has a design adapted for use in laboratory environments.
Necessity: Laboratory activity requires precise quantities of samples and chemicals. Weighing errors can significantly affect analysis results.
Estimated price for Precision technical balance (CPV code: 38310000-1) = 5400 lei excluding VAT.
2. Analytical balance (CPV code: 38311100-9) - Equipment type: high-precision laboratory instrument intended for measuring the mass of small amounts of substances, mainly used in analytical chemistry laboratories, research, environmental, pharmaceutical industry, and quality control.
Necessity: Within experimental activities, precise preparation of solutions, standards, and analysis samples is required. Weighing errors can affect calculated concentrations and consequently the final analysis results.
Estimated price for Analytical balance (CPV code: 38311100-9) = 8000 lei excluding VAT.
Estimated TOTAL price LOT 1 = 13400 lei excluding VAT
LOT-0002
Laboratory centrifugal mill.
Name: Laboratory centrifugal mill, quantity: 1 piece.
Equipment type: intended for rapid grinding of soft, fibrous, fragile, semi-hard, and dry materials by combining impact and shearing effects. Material is driven by the rotor towards the grinding sieve, resulting in uniform and reproducible granulation.
Necessity: Proper sample preparation is a critical step in carrying out experiments, directly influencing accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of results. Solid samples must be ground and homogenized before extraction, digestion, or instrumental analysis.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Processing capacity: minimum 300 ml
Final granulation: < 40 µm
Rotor speed: variable between minimum 6000 and 23000 RPM (selectable)
LOT-0003
Filtering centrifuge.
Equipment name: Filtering centrifuge, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment that uses centrifugal force to separate sample components according to density, compatible with centrifugal filtration devices and filter membranes for clarifying and purifying samples.
Necessity: many samples require separation of suspensions, precipitates, or solid particles before chemical and instrumental analyses. Conventional filtration methods are often time-consuming and may lead to sample loss or contamination.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Adjustable speed range: minimum between 200 - 10000 RPM
Basket capacity: working volume of minimum 200 ml
Durable wear-resistant material
LOT-0010
Ultrasonic bath.
Equipment name: Ultrasonic bath, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment that uses high-frequency ultrasonic waves to generate the cavitation phenomenon in liquid, facilitating impurity removal, sample homogenization, and accelerating physicochemical processes.
Necessity: speeding up dissolution and homogenization processes and uniform dispersal of particles in suspensions;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Usable tank volume: minimum 5 L
Ultrasound frequency: minimum 30 kHz
Ultrasonic power adjustment
Temperature: at least 60 °C
LOT-0004
Vacuum drying oven.
Equipment name: Vacuum drying oven, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment provided with a sealed chamber where samples are dried by combining controlled heating with pressure reduction. This technology allows rapid evaporation of moisture and solvents without exposing samples to high temperatures or contact with atmospheric oxygen.
Necessity: drying is an essential step for determining dry mass, eliminating residual moisture, or removing solvents used in extractions and purifications. For temperature-sensitive samples, conventional drying methods can cause compound degradation or alteration of material properties.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Capacity: minimum 20 L
Vacuum drying chamber for flammable solvents
Complete modular system with vacuum pump and pumping chamber
Maximum operating temperature reached: at least 200 °C
Vacuum: vacuum level of minimum 7 mbar
Universal connection for ventilation with ambient air or inert gas
LOT-0005
Laboratory lyophilizer.
Equipment name: Laboratory lyophilizer, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: equipment intended for dehydrating frozen materials by sublimation of water under vacuum, preserving the structural and chemical integrity of samples. The process produces stable products with low residual moisture, which can be rehydrated without significant changes to initial properties.
Necessity: Conventional drying methods can cause degradation of these compounds and change sample characteristics; with this equipment, sample preservation can be done without modifying the structure and composition;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Loading capacity: minimum 1.0 L
Maximum vacuum: < 10 Pa
Freezing temperature: down to -80 °C
Trays/racks: minimum 3
Durable material
LOT-0006
Rotational viscometer.
Equipment name: Rotational viscometer, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment that determines viscosity by measuring the torque needed to rotate a spindle in a sample at one or more rotation speeds. It allows evaluation of rheological properties of materials under different mechanical stress conditions.
Necessity: Viscosity determination is an essential parameter for evaluating quality and behavior of materials in many fields.
This equipment is necessary for monitoring product and suspension stability and optimizing formulations and technological processes.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Viscosity range: between minimum 50 – 1,000,000 mPa·s (cP)
Accuracy: maximum 1.0%
Repeatability: ±0.2%
Configurations/Accessories: spindles of various sizes ranging approximately between 15 - 30 mm
LOT-0007
Plant growth chamber.
Equipment name: Plant growth chamber, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory climatic equipment that allows automatic control of temperature, relative humidity, lighting, and photoperiod, providing optimal conditions for plant cultivation for experimental purposes.
Necessity: Research activities in agriculture, horticulture, environmental protection, and plant biology require conducting experiments under controlled conditions to objectively evaluate the effects of different factors on plant growth and development. Necessary to ensure a stable and reproducible experimental environment and simultaneous control of essential climatic parameters.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Internal volume: minimum 200 L
Temperature: minimum 0 – 70 °C
Minimum humidity: 10-90%
Controlled ventilation
Lighting characteristic and specific to the photosynthesis process of plants
LOT-0008
Rotary evaporator (rotavapor).
Equipment name: Rotary evaporator (rotavapor), quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment used for evaporation and distillation of solvents under reduced pressure. Continuous rotation of the evaporation flask increases the evaporation surface, and vacuum use lowers the solvent's boiling temperature, ensuring rapid and gentle evaporation.
Necessity: numerous methods involve extraction of target compounds with organic solvents, followed by concentration of extracts or solvent recovery before instrumental analysis steps. Conventional evaporation methods are slow and may cause thermal degradation of sensitive compounds. Using a rotary evaporator allows rapid and efficient evaporation at low temperatures under vacuum, reducing sample decomposition risk and improving process yield.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Full digital control of bath temperature, rotation speed, and vacuum level with automatic adjustment and real-time monitoring.
Rotation system: continuous adjustment, minimum 20–250 RPM;
Heating bath minimum 4L: temperature range: minimum 20–180 °C
Vacuum system: automatic adjustment
Flask capacity: compatible with flasks of at least 1.0 L, preferably up to 5.0 L
LOT-0009
Automatic titrator.
Equipment name: Automatic titrator, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: analysis system that performs automatic and controlled titrant dosing, monitors reaction progress using specific electrodes, and determines equivalence point via potentiometric, conductometric, or photometric methods depending on the application.
Necessity: Volumetric determinations are an essential component of analyses carried out in chemistry, environmental, agriculture, food industry, pharmaceutical laboratories and quality control. Manual titrations are time-consuming and can introduce errors related to end-point interpretation and reagent handling. Increasing accuracy and reproducibility of determinations and reducing operator errors are major advantages of this equipment.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Operation mode: potentiometric titrations and volumetric Karl Fischer titrations
Dosing accuracy < 0.2 %
LOT-0011
Laboratory centrifuge.
Equipment name: Laboratory centrifuge, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: equipment used for separating components of a sample by applying a controlled centrifugal force. The system allows simultaneous processing of multiple samples in compatible containers, with precise control of rotation speed, centrifugation time, and temperature (for refrigerated models).
Necessity: Sample preparation is a critical step in the activity of analysis and research laboratories. Insufficient separation of sample components can affect result quality and limit the application of analytical methods. Acquisition of a laboratory centrifuge is necessary for the rapid separation of solid and liquid phases, clarification of samples before instrumental analyses, or concentration of particles, precipitates, or biological fractions;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Adjustable rotation speed,
Maximum rotation speed: minimum 4000 RPM
Rotor with at least 6 positions for 50 ml tubes
Adapters for 15 ml tubes
LOT-0012
Granulator.
Equipment name: Granulator, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: device intended for transforming materials into granules of controlled size through mechanical processes of compaction, wetting, mixing, or cutting, depending on the construction type.
Necessity: Proper preparation of solid materials is an important step in numerous research and quality control activities. Particle size and distribution significantly influence the physical, chemical, and technological properties of fertilizers. Acquisition of a laboratory granulator is necessary for: obtaining granules with controlled sizes, reducing variations caused by manual processing, increasing sample homogeneity, evaluating fertilizer behavior under different technological conditions, and controlled solubility characteristics;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Pressing rollers: minimum 120 mm
Die diameter: minimum 120 mm
Included dies of various sizes: between 2.0 and 6 mm
Voltage 220 V
LOT-0013
Thermostatic water bath.
Equipment name: Thermostatic water bath, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory equipment equipped with a heating system and automatic temperature control, ensuring uniform maintenance of the temperature of a thermostatic liquid and implicitly the samples placed in the working containers.
Necessity: Precise temperature control is an essential parameter in extraction procedures, chemical reactions, stability tests, and sample preparation processes. Maintaining constant temperature batches during experiments and carrying out extraction and dissolution steps are benefits of this equipment;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Capacity: minimum 9 L
Operating temperature: minimum +5°C to 100 °C
Digital control of time and/or temperature
LOT-0014
Automatic bidistiller.
Equipment name: Automatic bidistiller, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory apparatus that purifies water through two successive distillation stages, separating non-volatile impurities and reducing organic and inorganic contaminants. The automatic system controls water supply, levels in distillation chambers, temperature, and general operation of the device.
Necessity: The quality of water used in the laboratory directly influences the accuracy of analytical results. The use of this equipment is necessary for obtaining bidistilled water with constant quality parameters, reducing the risk of contamination of samples and reagents, preparation of solutions used in chemical analyses, increasing the laboratory’s autonomy and efficiency, and reducing costs associated with purchasing ultrapure water from external sources.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Production capacity: minimum 4 L/h
Conductivity: ≤ 1.5 µS/cm
LOT-0015
Sample storage freezer.
Equipment name: Sample storage freezer, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: refrigeration equipment intended for storing samples under controlled temperature conditions, with monitoring and protection against thermal variations.
Necessity: Proper conservation of samples is an essential step in research and laboratory analysis activities. Physical, chemical, or biological changes that may occur during improper storage can affect analysis results and compromise experiment validity.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Capacity: minimum 100 L
Temperature: ≤ -20 °C
Electronic temperature control
LOT-0016
Laboratory chemical fume hood.
Equipment name: Laboratory chemical fume hood, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: collective protection system equipped with a ventilated enclosure, chemically resistant work surface, and exhaust system designed to capture and evacuate vapors and gases generated during experimental operations.
Necessity: Laboratory activities involving concentrated acids, bases, organic solvents, volatile reagents, or substances with toxic potential require performing operations in a specially designed space for controlled vapor capture and evacuation. Acquisition of a chemical fume hood with exhaust is necessary to ensure operator protection against inhalation of chemical vapors and aerosols, safely conducting chemical reactions releasing gases, handling volatile or corrosive substances, reducing workspace contamination, improving laboratory safety conditions, and complying with good laboratory practice requirements.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Exhaust/aspiration system
Airflow: minimum 0.3 m/s
(airflow adjustment)
Vertical sliding access window made of chemically resistant material
Interior work surface: minimum 800 mm length
Work surface material resistant to aggressive chemical substances (acids, bases)
Accessories: water taps, sockets, storage cabinet
Work space lighting
LOT-0017
Automatic water demineralization / demineralizer / softener system.
Equipment name: Automatic water demineralization / demineralizer / softener system, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: The automatic softening/demineralization system is a water treatment system that uses ion exchange and/or filtration processes to reduce the concentration of dissolved ions. The automatic system controls operating cycles, regeneration, and water parameter monitoring.
Necessity: The quality of supply water directly influences the performance of laboratory equipment and the accuracy of performed analyses. High hardness water can cause deposit buildup, circuit clogging, additional reagent consumption, and affect analytical results.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Tank capacity: minimum 10 L
Water conductivity obtained: maximum 1.0 µS/cm
LOT-0018
Microwave digester.
Equipment name: Microwave digester, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: automatic system intended for sample mineralization by controlled heating with microwave energy in closed vessels resistant to temperature and pressure
Necessity: Sample preparation is a critical step in chemical analyses, especially for determining mineral elements by instrumental techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, or AAS. Traditional digestion methods on a hotplate require long times, high reagent consumption, and may cause loss of volatile elements or contamination. Benefits of using this equipment include: reduced mineralization time, increased digestion efficiency, reduced acid and reagent consumption, and limiting external contamination by using closed vessels;
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Microwave frequency: 2450 MHz;
Continuous automatic power adjustment;
Maximum working temperature: minimum 200 °C ;
Maximum working pressure in vessels: minimum 40 bar;
Real-time temperature monitoring, direct or indirect, during digestion;
Pressure monitoring during digestion;
Rotor capacity: minimum 10 positions for digestion vessels;
Vessel volume: minimum 50 ml;
Vessel material: PTFE-TFM, modified PTFE, or equivalent material with high resistance to concentrated acids;
Active or assisted cooling system to reduce cycle times.
LOT-0019
Laboratory sand bath.
Equipment name: Laboratory sand bath, quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: indirect heating equipment using a special layer of sand as a thermal medium, ensuring uniform heat transfer to the work vessels placed inside.
Necessity: Sand baths allow uniform heat distribution and reduce the risk of local overheating, suitable for working with corrosive substances or slow evaporation processes. Advantages: uniform heating of samples and reagents and performing evaporation and concentration steps.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Digital control and precise temperature regulation
Maximum operating temperature: minimum 400 °C
Made of stainless steel or material resistant to high temperatures;
Overheat protection
LOT-0020
Thermostatic digester (Kjeldahl).
Equipment name: Thermostatic digester (Kjeldahl), quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: laboratory heating system intended for digesting samples in the presence of concentrated acids (especially sulfuric acid) at high temperatures, for converting organic nitrogen into a mineral form determinable afterwards.
Necessity: Determination of total nitrogen and protein are important parameters in characterizing fertilizers and other samples of agronomic and industrial interest. Classical manual Kjeldahl digestion methods require constant supervision, considerable time, and may present operator variations. An automatic thermostatic digester ensures precise control of the mineralization process and improves result reproducibility.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
Maximum working temperature: minimum 420–450 °C.
Adjustable digestion time and temperature range.
Minimum capacity: minimum 6 positions for 250 mL tubes
Heating block temperature stability: minimum ±0.1ºC;
Overheat protection.
LOT-0021
pH and conductivity measuring device (Multiparameter).
Equipment name: pH and conductivity measuring device (Multiparameter), quantity: 1 piece
Equipment type: electrochemical measurement system intended for simultaneous or successive determination of multiple physicochemical parameters using specific electrodes and precision sensors.
Necessity: Measuring pH and conductivity are basic determinations in chemistry, environment, agriculture, food industry laboratories, and research. These parameters provide essential information on the chemical characteristics of samples and are used in monitoring experimental processes.
Acquisition of a multiparameter device is necessary for quick and precise pH determination of samples, as well as evaluating dissolved ion content by conductivity measurement and monitoring extract quality.
Minimum proposed technical characteristics:
pH measurement range: minimum 0.00 to 14.00 pH
Accuracy: maximum ±0.01 pH
Conductivity measurement range: minimum 0 to 200 mS/cm
Accessories: pH electrode, conductivity cell, temperature sensor (integrated or separate), calibration solutions.