The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning

Contract summary

Industry

• Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

• Stereo or dissecting light microscopes - 38518200

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0 to £80,000

Procurement reference

20170612173010-53042

Published date

12 June 2017

Closing date

24 May 2017

Contract start date

25 May 2017

Contract end date

23 May 2018

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The project aims at reconstructing the neural connectome of entire organism at the ultrastructural level. We will collect uniform, uninterrupted series of ultrathin (30-50 nm) sections for serial section electron microscopy. We wish to purchase 2 x ultramicrotome's with anti-vibration system, automated control, and good illumination for room temperature sectioning

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More information

Links

• https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19955&B=EXETER
• Tender notice
• Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.

• https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
• Tender notice
• To access documents please follow the link above

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Award information

Awarded date

5 June 2017

Contract start date

12 June 2017

Contract end date

12 June 2018

Total value of contract

£104,997.93

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Leica Microsystems Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Leah Jones

Address

Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
ENG

Telephone

+44 1392723757

Email

l.jones@exeter.ac.uk

Website

www.exeter.ac.uk