Notice Information
Notice Title
RQ0000010125 Epifluorescence Microscope
Notice Description
Intended uses (priority order): 1) Real-time imaging of cellular physiology using ion-sensitive fluorophores or similar probes (e.g. fura 2 and fluo dyes with ability for acquisition of fura 2 ratiometric images >=1Hz) 2) General epifluorescence imaging of living cell cultures using a range of fluorescent dyes to image cellular structure and function (cell viability, mitochondrial function, ROS etc). Excitation/emission capabilities should cover standard range of fluorophores (e.g. DAPI, fluorescein, rhodamine etc). 3) General transmitted light and epifluorescence imaging of fixed / stained cell cultures and slide-mounted tissue sections Essential requirements: * Research-grade inverted microscope chassis, stage, transmitted light illumination, eyepieces etc * Microscope should be capable of phase and differential interference contrast transmitted light methods. * Objectives 10, 20, 40 and ~60 or 100x optimised for epifluorescence observation and DIC, 20 and 40x objectives optimised for UV excitation for Fura 2 (@340 & 380 nm, if different from standard epifluorescence objectives), additional 20 and 40x for phase contrast. * Epifluorescence light source to provide illumination for cellular physiology studies (excitation suitable for a range of dyes including fura 2) should include software controlled shutter, or equivalent, to control illumination and synchronise to image acquisition. * Epifluorescence light source for general epifluorescence imaging (2 and 3 above) if different * Ability to mount both epifluorescence illumination systems and switch between physiology and high-resolution epifluorescence imaging modes * Monochrome camera suitable for real-time imaging cellular physiology * Monochrome camera for high resolution general epifluorescence (if different from above) * Ability to mount both cameras and switch between physiology and high-resolution epifluorescence imaging modes * Image acquisition and analysis software suitable for running cellular physiology studies * Image acquisition and analysis software suitable for general epifluorescence studies. Ability to combine fluorescence images to produce composite images, ability to undertake image analysis/cytometry measurements of fluorescently labelled specimens. Desirable requirements: * Motorised control of microscope operation * Additional image analysis options for analysis of standard histopathology tissue sections Other: * If all capability is not possible on one microscope chassis then would consider two systems. This requirement will be on the defence sourcing portal (DSP) Additional information: How to apply - This notice can be found on the defence sourcing portal at this link: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/172903630186FEB197D9
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-e6585b21-3b0d-4d31-8c28-8f3dc8fa7ec1
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefdfb5f-cb3e-4062-919e-ca51726538c5
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £100,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £172,120 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Oct 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Apr 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 31 May 2023Expired
- Award Date
- 4 Oct 20232 years ago
- Contract Period
- 4 Oct 2023 - 5 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SALISBURY
- Postcode
- SP4 0JQ
- Post Town
- Salisbury
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK72 Wiltshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Wiltshire
- Electoral Ward
- Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- Westminster Constituency
- Salisbury
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefdfb5f-cb3e-4062-919e-ca51726538c5
23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f32404-39e2-4b9f-b5ea-77a5d3d6a29c
5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82018e86-5976-4857-b552-98e80d7e61ed
7th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f35bbce2-7715-4f49-8b41-276373b01a9b
Contract Purchase Agreement
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