Supply of Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope to University of Southampton
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope to University of Southampton
Awarded 20 Jul 2023
Awarded20 Jul 2023
Value£360,000.00
SupplierTESCAN-UK LTD.
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 1y 2mo4y 5mo term, 75% elapsed
Awarded 20 July 2023Expires 20 Dec 2027
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University of Southampton awarded a contract to TESCAN-UK LTD.
for the provision of an ultra-high resolution serial block face scanning electron microscope system capable of producing 3D image and elemental composition data sets of resin-embedded tissue blocks.
The system is intended for a multiuser facility serving a wide range of disciplines, requiring flexibility, upgradeability, ease of maintenance, and intuitive operation.
A three-year service agreement is included as part of the procurement, with a total contract value of £360,000.
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