Confocal Raman microscope for single-molecule and single-cell imaging

The purpose of this call for tenders is the procurement of a Raman microscope system for fast Raman imaging of single molecules and single cells on flat substrates with dark-field microscopy, one laser of Gaussian and line shaped beam profiles, circular laser polarization, and objectives with several magnification. The microscope needs to be available for further upgrades, such as lasers ranging from 244 nm to 1064 nm, laser trapping, inverted microscope, live cell incubator and autofocusing during Raman measurements, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering and stimulated Raman scattering microscopy, hence an upgradable chassis is required. Expected value of the acquisition is below EU threshold value. Later on, the value may be more than 190 000 € (VAT 0 %) including options and other unspecified additional costs of additional features in the future when upgrading of the microscope is needed. The future upgrades (options) do not affect the tender price comparison. Tenderers must ask the samples by 23.5.2024 (more information can be found: Procurement object criteria: DEMONSTRATION OF THE CONFOCAL RAMAN MICROSCOPE). The procurement unit will extend the deadline for submission of tenders due to technical problems in the TED publication channel. The last date for submission of tenders will be 17.6.2024. The publication of the call for tender was delayed from the schedule assumed by the procurement unit due to a technical problem in TED. Therefore, the original deadline does not meet the minimum requirement of the procurement law. By extending the tender submission period until 17.6.2024, the requirement of at least 30 days submission time is met, as stated in Section 121 of the Procurement Act.