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Lattice Light Sheet Microscope

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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16 Jan 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham University has awarded a contract for a Lattice Light Sheet Microscope to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procurement method without public notice. The University published a VEAT notice and mentioned the intent to award the contract to Carl Zeiss after 10 days from the publication date. The award, worth £847,866.60 GBP, was signed on January 16, 2024. The tender falls under the goods category and is related to fluorescent microscopes in the industry category.

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Notice Title

Lattice Light Sheet Microscope

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to purchase a Lattice Light Sheet Microscope. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Carl Zeiss following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to purchase a Lattice Light Sheet Microscope. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Carl Zeiss following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Procurement Information

* An inverted configuration which through the use of a meniscus lens and adaptive optics allows the use of widespread standard sample carriers such as dishes or multiwell slides and provides easier sample handling. In addition, adaptive optics in the detection light path can compensates for the distinct optical properties of the sample (especially important for plants). The inverted meniscus lens implementation also means that the lens never comes into contact with the sample media meaning that there is no dipping of lenses and no risk of cross contamination between samples. * Software wizards, automated alignment and monolithic design ensures that the system is very stable and does not require physical alignment by expert users meaning that the system can be setup and used by non-expert users easily and effectively, ideal for core facility use . * True simultaneous multicolour imaging using both cameras (Dual camera set up). A spatial light modulator with wavelength distinct areas is used for forming the lattice pattern allowing for multiple lasers to be used simultaneously while having an optimised pattern for each laser used. * The ZEISS Lattice Lightsheet 7 can be used with all standard sample carriers that come with a no. 1.5 coverslip for the bottom: o Slides o 35 mm dishes o Chamber slides o Multi-well plates * Integrated transmission LEDs and oblique detection which provide a DIC-like contrast, allowing easy sample location. Change from white to red transmission LEDs for more gentle illumination if necessary. * Specifically designed for this system, the unique 5-axis stage not only allows movement along the X, Y and Z axes, but also tilting with the highest precision in X and Y, compensating for even the smallest deviations in carrier dimensions or sample position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001500-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£847,866 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rachael Devlin
Contact Email
rachael.devlin@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1913348682

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH3 3JB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Chester-le-Street East
Westminster Constituency
North Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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