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Multi-point confocal Microscope

Buyer: University of Exeter →

BuyerUniversity of Exeter
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published15 Jun 2022

What is being bought

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.

Delivery location

UKK4

Categories

Microscopes 38510000Microscopes 38510000

Lot details

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 £300,000 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

Statuscancelled

Award criteria
price

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1MicroscopesNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 38. The category anchor is Microscopes (38510000); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 382,9922 median · 12 average (1,387 of 2,992 with a bid count)2.6 average (1,588 of 2,992 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer322.5 median · 3 average (10 of 32 with a bid count)1.1 average (20 of 32 with named award suppliers)Not published
Delivery region: UKK4132 median · 3.2 average (5 of 13 with a bid count)1.1 average (8 of 13 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleThe 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 £300,000 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
Rationale classificationsThe works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons
Special regimeNot published
Covered byGPA
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Awards

Contracts

Multi-point confocal Microscope

Statusactive
Value£296,519

Documents & submission route

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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-032451
Latest release ID016392-2022
Latest release timestampWed Jun 15 2022 10:56:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodlimited
Procurement method detailsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Main procurement categorygoods
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis32014L0024
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release1
Contracts in latest release1
Parties in latest release3

Notice history

DateEventReference
15 Jun 2022award, contract016392-2022
21 Mar 2022award, contract007607-2022

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

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