Merx #2025-010-RFP

University of Ottawa Solicitation for Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope System

This opportunity involves the University of Ottawa's request for a Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope system for advanced biological imaging applications. - Government Buyer: - University of Ottawa (procurement managed by the university) - Products/Services Requested: - Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope system - Fully motorized inverted stand and stage - LED light sources for transmitted and fluorescence excitation - Multiple emission filter sets (blue, green, red, far red fluorophores) - High-quality sCMOS camera (quantum efficiency ≥85%, minimum diagonal FOV 17mm) - Plan and apochromatic objective lenses (20x, 40x water immersion, oil immersion) - Control software compatible with Windows 11 - Onsite installation and training - Technical support with 48-hour response time - Minimum one-year warranty - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must support imaging of fixed mammalian cells, silicone-based substrates, tumour organoids, and hydrogel-embedded samples for Expansion Microscopy - Comprehensive technical support and training required - Delivery to University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Description

The University of Ottawa is soliciting proposals for a Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope designed for high-resolution imaging of various biological samples including fixed mammalian cells, silicone-based substrates, tumour organoids, and hydrogel-embedded samples for Expansion Microscopy. The system must support future live-cell imaging with stage-top incubation and prioritize optical quality with optical sectioning capabilities. Key technical requirements include a fully motorized inverted microscope stand and stage, LED light sources for transmitted and fluorescence excitation, multiple emission filter sets for various fluorophores, a high-quality sCMOS camera, specific objective lenses, and comprehensive control software. The procurement includes onsite installation, training, and a minimum one-year warranty.

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