Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b96-4e07-73a0-aae4-b1500525837c/3427jn-light-sheet-microscope-selective-plane-illumination-microscopy-spim

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# 3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy - SPIM)

[University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield)

Estimated value

£550,000

Published

20 Oct 2022

Deadline

Closed

22 Nov 2022

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from the BBRSC are looking to procure a lightsheet microscope (SPIM). The required SPIM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform long term, multiplexed timelapse imaging on live samples with an ability for photomanipulation. The instrument must include the ability to accomplish phase-based real-time drift correction and to perform optical gating (see reference below). A well-established and user-friendly interface is essential. We are also requesting a standalone workstation with large amounts of rapid access memory.

This is an FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield)

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield)

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## CPV classification

Microscopes

Source

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[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/786e8f6e-5ae7-468e-b135-07d15dc64b6d)

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