Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract

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Supply of Epifluorescence Microscope to Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Awarded 29 Apr 2023

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Awarded29 Apr 2023

Value£172,120.70

SupplierCARL ZEISS LTD

AgencyDefence Science and Technology Laboratory

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 3y 5mo ago1mo term

Awarded 29 Apr 2023Expired 30 May 2023

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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to CARL ZEISS LTD for the supply of an epifluorescence microscope system.

The microscope is intended for real-time imaging of cellular physiology using ion-sensitive fluorophores, general epifluorescence imaging of living cell cultures, and transmitted light and epifluorescence imaging of fixed/stained cell cultures and tissue sections.

Essential requirements include a research-grade inverted microscope chassis with phase and differential interference contrast capabilities, objectives optimized for epifluorescence and DIC, epifluorescence light sources with software-controlled shutters, monochrome cameras for real-time and high-resolution imaging, and image acquisition and analysis software.

The contract value is AUD 172,120.7.

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