Purchase of PilotUnit Multi

DTU intends to purchase a PilotUnit Multi from Alfa Laval Nordic A/S. The pilot‑scale membrane filtration system will support research, education, and innovation within water treatment, resource recovery, and sustainable process engineering. The modular unit integrates tanks, pumps, membrane housings, instrumentation, and control systems, and can operate MF, UF, and RO using both spiral‑wound and ceramic membranes.
The system provides advanced monitoring of key parameters and allows continuous operation with adjustable process conditions, enabling studies of fouling, cleaning, and long‑term membrane performance under realistic conditions. Its flexible configuration supports multiple filtration setups and meets DTU’s need for pilot‑scale validation beyond existing laboratory equipment. It will serve as shared infrastructure across research groups and strengthen DTU’s capacity for pilot demonstrations and collaboration.
A market survey identified several suppliers, including MMS. Most systems lacked required flexibility or supported only one membrane type. MMS offered a compliant solution but at significantly higher cost and with longer delivery time. Only one supplier met all technical and functional requirements while offering competitive pricing, acceptable delivery time, and access to rental equipment during the delivery period.
A direct award is therefore justified, as no alternative supplier could provide an equivalent combination of technical performance, flexibility, cost‑efficiency, delivery conditions, and interim equipment availability.