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title: "Multi-point confocal Microscope"
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# Multi-point confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032451

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a procurement process for a multi-point confocal microscope, specifically the DragonFly505 model, within the goods category of microscopy. The procurement method is limited, requiring an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and has reached the award stage as of May 18, 2022. The budget for this purchase is approximately £300,000, with the procurement focused on advanced technical specifications to enhance research outputs. The address for delivery is in the UKK4 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopes and imaging technologies. Companies that can meet the specific technical requirements and showcase their capacity to deliver high-quality instruments may find a competitive edge. The emphasis on advanced functionalities such as super-resolution and real-time data acquisition can attract suppliers with innovative solutions that align with the needs of the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples. The equipment comes under our budget of PS300,000 and includes the following required features to enable our research outputs using one system: * 3D localisation astigmatism optics for 3D dSTORM * Spinning disk confocal, microlens enhanced to maximise excitation efficiency * 25um and 40um pinhole click-switchable options for high and low magnification objectives. * Borealis flat-field illumination for seamless image tiling, without the need for shading correction * NIR extended range, >730nm laser excitation possible that is compatible with the flat-field illumination solution, no requirement for second laser input * Dual channel simultaneous TIRF via the microscope imaging left side port, no microscope epi-turret dichroic required to ensure TIRF field flatness * Vacuum sealed 1kx1k 13um pixel EMCCD camera and vacuum sealed 2kx2k 6.5um back illuminated sCMOS camera * Super resolution SRRF Stream+ on board both cameras , with instant feedback on the output image in the acquisition software * Provides 3D visualisation, as 3D data is being acquired in real time * Real time GPU accelerated deconvolution with parallel processing during image capture * Output image data is optimised for use in IMARIS analysis software

### Procurement Information

The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples. The equipment comes under our budget of PS300,000 and includes the following required features to enable our research outputs using one system: * 3D localisation astigmatism optics for 3D dSTORM * Spinning disk confocal, microlens enhanced to maximise excitation efficiency * 25um and 40um pinhole click-switchable options for high and low magnification objectives. * Borealis flat-field illumination for seamless image tiling, without the need for shading correction * NIR extended range, >730nm laser excitation possible that is compatible with the flat-field illumination solution, no requirement for second laser input * Dual channel simultaneous TIRF via the microscope imaging left side port, no microscope epi-turret dichroic required to ensure TIRF field flatness * Vacuum sealed 1kx1k 13um pixel EMCCD camera and vacuum sealed 2kx2k 6.5um back illuminated sCMOS camera * Super resolution SRRF Stream+ on board both cameras , with instant feedback on the output image in the acquisition software * Provides 3D visualisation, as 3D data is being acquired in real time * Real time GPU accelerated deconvolution with parallel processing during image capture * Output image data is optimised for use in IMARIS analysis software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016392-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £596,519 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDOR, AN OXFORD INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2022 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016392-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007607-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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