Supply of Knifemaker Equipment for Electron Microscopy to Defra Network
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Knifemaker Equipment for Electron Microscopy to Defra Network
Awarded 22 Mar 2021
Awarded22 Mar 2021
Value£8,900.00
SupplierLeica microsystems UK Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago9d term
Awarded 22 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd for the supply of a knifemaker for bio-science applications in electron microscopy.
The equipment is designed for precise glass knife preparation, featuring mechanical construction for balanced breaks, vibration-free casting, symmetrical breaking with no backlash, a breaking head with clamping lever and defined clamping position, a breaking wheel with scale, high-precision glass strip support, and rotation capability for high-quality knives.
The contract value is AUD 8,900.
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