--- title: "Lattice Light Sheet Microscope" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042da3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042da3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-16" --- # Lattice Light Sheet Microscope Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042da3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042da3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da3.json) ## Summary 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. This opportunity can be lucrative for businesses specializing in supplying scientific equipment, particularly in microscopy. Companies offering advanced imaging technologies, optical equipment, and scientific instruments are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The University's procurement stage has now advanced to the award phase, creating opportunities for suppliers to engage in similar future contracts related to high-tech laboratory equipment and research tools. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001500-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £847,866 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH3 3JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Chester-le-Street East | | Westminster constituency | North Durham | | Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARL ZEISS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001500-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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