Supply of Cryo-Focused Ion Beam (cryo-FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence to BIRKBECK COLLEGE
BIRKBECK COLLEGE · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryo-Focused Ion Beam (cryo-FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence to BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Awarded 25 Sep 2025
Awarded25 Sep 2025
Value£1,426,441.00
SupplierFEI UK LIMITED
AgencyBIRKBECK COLLEGE
RegionUK
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 2y 2mo3y 3mo term, 34% elapsed
Awarded 25 Sept 2025Expires 25 Dec 2028
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BIRKBECK COLLEGE awarded a contract to FEI UK LIMITED for the supply of a modern cryo-Focused Ion Beam (cryo-FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope with integrated in-column fluorescence and lift-out capabilities under Lot 2 of the NWUPC LAB3162 Framework Agreement.
The system was specified to perform milling of vitreous cell and tissue for research in structural molecular biology.
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Supply of Cryo-Focused Ion Beam (cryo-FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence to BIRKBECK COLLEGE
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