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University of Sussex

US_24444 - The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training, Warranty and Maintenance of Inverted Epifluorescence Microscopes and Monochrome Digital Cameras Including Software

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000
Value£380k
Deadline22 Oct 2024
Published19 Sept 2024
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 19 Sept 2024ClosedCloses 22 Oct 2024
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Anna Simmons
anna.simmons@sussex.ac.uk

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£380ktotal contract value
median £70k
this tender£0£588k

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The brief

Simple-to-use, lightweight, portable and robust microscopes preferably with relatively small bench-top footprint.

These must have: • shutter or light shield in light path to block light from the transmitted light source • either a fluorescence filter cube slider or turret • Manual XY stage with coaxial knob • coarse and fine focus knob/wheel(s) • eyepieces with 10x magnification • adapter (and C-mount if required) to mount camera • light path selection • Phase slider or equivalent included with phase ring(s) • manufacturer approved UK Power Lead • Slide stage with inserts • an LED fluorescence light source • Filter sets fitted in filter cubes (as outlined on the specification tender) • Selected objectives (as outlined on the specification tender) • Camera (for new and existing microscope units – full descriptor on specification tender. • Delivery of goods to point of use in the teaching laboratory • Installation • Comprehensive training for a minimum of 5 members of staff • Warranty, support, service plan

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Warranty, support, service plan

Warranty, support, service plan.

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OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c48
Stage
tender · Open
Source
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030021-2024
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