Published date: 16 January 2024
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Fluorescent microscopes - 38515200
Location of contract
DH1 3LE
Value of contract
£847,866.60
Procurement reference
NEG23-043
Published date
16 January 2024
Closing date
15 January 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
26 January 2024
Contract end date
25 January 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
VEAT 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.
More information
Additional text
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Negotiated without a prior call for competition
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
• 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
Award information
Awarded date
16 January 2024
Contract start date
26 January 2024
Contract end date
25 January 2025
Total value of contract
£847,866.60
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Carl Zeiss Ltd
Address
Research Microscopy Solutions
ZEISS House
1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambridge
CB23 6DWReference
Companies House number: 00542141
Value of contract
£847,866.60
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Rachael Devlin
Address
Durham University
Mountjoy Centre, Stockton Road
DURHAM
DH13LE
England
Telephone
+44 1913348682
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