Published date: 13 April 2021
Last edited date: 27 April 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£150,000
Procurement reference
NCL001-DN537749-51599835
Published date
13 April 2021
Closing date
27 April 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
23 May 2021
Contract end date
12 April 2024
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Other: Other
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Newcastle University Bioimaging Unit is a multi-user imaging facility within FMS whose primary aim is to provide light high-end light microscopy and support to members of the University as well as external academic or commercial customers. The facility intends to expand its services to include the following imaging equipment detailed below.
A large-scale high density (HD) complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) multi-electrode array (MEA) system with 3D pillar electrodes is required to record from neuronal preparations in vitro. The system is required to record from neurones in the depth of the tissue (below the surface where they are often damaged by the slicing process). The system must be able to fit under various microscope platforms to enable simultaneous recording from the tissue.
About the buyer
Contact name
Emma Barksby
Address
Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
England
Telephone
+44 1912086298
Website
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Closing: 27 April 2021, 12pm