CanadaBuys #2025-010-RFP

University of Ottawa Solicits Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope System

The University of Ottawa is seeking proposals for a Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope system to enhance high-resolution imaging capabilities for biological research. - Government Buyer: - University of Ottawa (no sub-agency or office details specified) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Widefield Epifluorescence Inverted Microscope system - Inverted, fully motorized microscope 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 (QE ≥ 85%, diagonal field of view ≥ 17mm) - Plan and apochromatic objective lenses (20x NA≥0.8, 40x water immersion NA≥1.15, oil immersion NA≥1.4) - Windows 11 compatible control software with advanced imaging features - Technical support including onsite installation, user training, and a minimum 1-year warranty - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must support imaging of fixed mammalian cells, silicone-based substrates, tumour organoids in Matrigel, and hydrogel-embedded samples for Expansion Microscopy - Compatibility with stage-top incubation for future live-cell imaging - Prioritization of optical quality with hardware or software optical sectioning - Technical support must include response within 48 hours - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified

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. The microscope must support future live-cell imaging with a stage-top incubation system and prioritize optical quality with hardware or software optical sectioning. Key technical requirements include an inverted motorized microscope stand and stage, LED light sources, multiple emission filter sets for various fluorophores, a high-quality sCMOS camera, specific objective lenses, compatible control software, and technical support with onsite installation and training. The contract is expected to start on November 30, 2026, with a duration of zero months indicated.

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