Miniscope systems

Inquiry

About Stockholm University

Stockholm University is characterized by openness and an innovative and cross-border activity in Sweden´s capital. Ranked as one of the world´s top 100 HEIs, Stockholm University is one of Europe´s leading institutions for higher education and research in human sciences and natural sciences.

Stockholm University was founded in 1878 with the ambition to renew the traditional universities in Sweden. Close contacts and an active exchange of experience and knowledge with the outside world characterize the business since its inception.

33,000 students, 1,600 doctoral students and 5,500 employees are active at Stockholm University. Within the science areas of science and human sciences, 190 study programs and 1,700 courses are offered. The university has a total turnover of SEK 4.93 billion.

Stockholm University contributes to knowledge development in a global perspective and in collaboration with others. This is done through education and research in the international front line, as well as in cross-border and multidisciplinary studies. In collaboration with the surrounding society, knowledge is made available to everyone through dialogue and participation in debate and social development.

1 About the contracting institution

The institution´s premises are mainly located in the Arrhenius laboratories together with the other chemistry institutions and other institutions in "Life Science". More than 200 people, including about 80 doctoral students, are currently employed by the department. The research spans a wide area and is within many of the projects of the highest world class. The department also has a strong connection to the Science for Life Laboratory. The research that is conducted is unique in Sweden and also in the world through its interdisciplinary nature and spans a very wide area including cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics and theory. For more information about our business, see our website www.dbb.su.se.

2 Goals and purpose

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics wishes to purchase five miniscope systems for the purpose of visualizing the activity of neurons in the intact rodent brain.

3 Requirement specification

The product must consist of both miniscope units and data acquisition boxes.

The miniscope units must weigh less than 3 grams and be less than 25 mm tall.

They must also be capable of imaging at least a 1 mm diameter field of view.

The miniscopes must be equipped with an excitation filter (450-490 nm) and emission filter (500-550 nm) to enable fluorescence imaging, as well as an electrowetting lens for rapid, fine-focus control.

The data acquisition boxes must be directly compatible with the miniscope units, for plug and play operation connected by a maximum 1 mm diameter coaxial cable, and able to connect to a computer (Windows operating system) via USB 3.

The desired delivery time is within two months of order placement.

4 Quotation

We expect quotation regarding the above and wish the following to be stated in the quotation;

Price;

State the total price for delivery including service and installation.

No other costs may be added for the commission´s implementation.

Answer in the tender how the offered product meets the requirement specification:

The quotation will be submitted no later than 2020-10-23

The quotation must be binding with 2020-12-23

5. Evaluation and award (supplier selection)

The supplier offering the most advantageous solution to the contract is awarded the contract. SU evaluates the tenders in accordance with the above requirements.