Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Sam Barker
Telephone
+44 11111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Multi-point confocal Microscope
Reference number
UOE/2022/033/SB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38510000 - Microscopes
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38510000 - Microscopes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples. The equipment comes under our budget of £300,000 and includes the following required features to enable our research outputs using one system:
• 3D localisation astigmatism optics for 3D dSTORM
• Spinning disk confocal, microlens enhanced to maximise excitation efficiency
• 25um and 40um pinhole click-switchable options for high and low magnification objectives.
• Borealis flat-field illumination for seamless image tiling, without the need for shading correction
• NIR extended range, >730nm laser excitation possible that is compatible with the flat-field illumination solution, no requirement for second laser input
• Dual channel simultaneous TIRF via the microscope imaging left side port, no microscope epi-turret dichroic required to ensure TIRF field flatness
• Vacuum sealed 1kx1k 13um pixel EMCCD camera and vacuum sealed 2kx2k 6.5um back illuminated sCMOS camera
• Super resolution SRRF Stream+ on board both cameras , with instant feedback on the output image in the acquisition software
• Provides 3D visualisation, as 3D data is being acquired in real time
• Real time GPU accelerated deconvolution with parallel processing during image capture
• Output image data is optimised for use in IMARIS analysis software
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
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:
The University is looking to purchase a DragonFly505 multi-point confocal microscope. The system has a multi-modal 2-camera confocal microscope w/ laser Widefield, TIRF, and super-resolution capability. With motorized 1, 1.5 and 2x optical camera zoom to match Nyquist sampling and motorized illumination zoom for high power density illumination of dSTORM samples. The equipment comes under our budget of £300,000 and includes the following required features to enable our research outputs using one system:
• 3D localisation astigmatism optics for 3D dSTORM
• Spinning disk confocal, microlens enhanced to maximise excitation efficiency
• 25um and 40um pinhole click-switchable options for high and low magnification objectives.
• Borealis flat-field illumination for seamless image tiling, without the need for shading correction
• NIR extended range, >730nm laser excitation possible that is compatible with the flat-field illumination solution, no requirement for second laser input
• Dual channel simultaneous TIRF via the microscope imaging left side port, no microscope epi-turret dichroic required to ensure TIRF field flatness
• Vacuum sealed 1kx1k 13um pixel EMCCD camera and vacuum sealed 2kx2k 6.5um back illuminated sCMOS camera
• Super resolution SRRF Stream+ on board both cameras , with instant feedback on the output image in the acquisition software
• Provides 3D visualisation, as 3D data is being acquired in real time
• Real time GPU accelerated deconvolution with parallel processing during image capture
• Output image data is optimised for use in IMARIS analysis software
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
Multi-point confocal Microscope
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Andor, An Oxford Instruments Company
7 Millennium Way, Springvale Business Park,
Belfast,
BT12 7AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom