Tender

Tender for a Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) System for measuring cellular electrical activity

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    7th July 2023 15:19:40 PM

    Tender Deadline

    28th July 2023 12:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    The proposal surrounding this Higher Education Research Capital (HERC) Funding 2023-24 from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), aims to elucidate fundamental mechanisms of underlying neurodegenerative disorders, and specifically to determine the role that abundant brain lipids called plasmalogens play in supporting synaptic transmission. Whilst there are no effective treatments for patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and none of the available is targeted at preserving synapse integrity and function, this study addresses the role of plasmalogens in synaptic assembly and maintenance.This MEA system should be capable of measuring extracellular electrophysiological parameters including Spikes Amplitude, Firing Rate, Number of Spikes, Number of Bursts, Burst Duration, and Number of Spikes per burst, in cultured neurons, cardiomyocytes, and brain organoids (3D cultures). The system should be able to track electrical activity in neural networks and have electrode number and density that can ensure high spatial resolution, possibly at the single-cell level. The system should be also capable of efficiently stimulating electrically the sample being analysed. Finally, the system should be able to operate in a standard incubator for cellular recording in ideal conditionsNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133012 The fixed budget for this purchase is GBP 49500 (VAT exempt due to the medical research nature of the equipment)(WA Ref:133012)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-kuma6s-133012

    Publication Source

    Sell2Wales

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    31600000
    31711140
    33000000
    33100000
    33190000
    33692000
    38000000
    38434500
    38434540
    73100000
    73111000

    CPV Division(s)

    31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting
    33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
    38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

  • Awarding Authority

    SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

    Buyer Name

    Sue Davies

    Buyer Email

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1792295890

    Buyer Address

    Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park,

    Swansea

    SA2 8PP

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