The University is seeking to procure a plate reader that is specifically designed for microbiological and cell biology assays. The instrument should be capable of performing absorbance and fluorescence measurements using a monochromator with high accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility. It should be user-friendly, reliable, and compatible with a variety of microplate formats. The instrument should also come with software that is intuitive and flexible, allowing for customization of assay protocols and data analysis.
The plate reader will be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to microbial growth assays, cell-based assays, ELISA, and enzyme activity assays. The instrument should be able to perform endpoint, kinetic, and spectral scans for these applications. It should also have for temperature, humidity, and gas control to ensure the stability of the samples during the measurement.
Northumbri University at NewcastleNorth EastWAC-209953
The University is looking to procure a mutichannel potentiostat with a rotating ring disc assembly. This instrument allows the study electric behaviour of microbes. This instrument will be used to drive the microbial electrosynthesis process under controlled potential (chronoamperometry) to reduce carbon dioxide to high-value chemicals. The potentiostat must have 16 channels which allow the user to run many experiments together. It must also allow users to perform cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to study the cathodic biofilm kinetics. The rotating ring disc assembly allows to study reaction kinetics.
Northumbri University at NewcastleNorth EastWAC-208756
The University is looking to purchase a running machine to facilitate wheelchair/bicycles.
it is vital that the replacement treadmill can also offer a wheelchair + cycling module, aiding us in expanding research output and opportunities for working with external organisations in research and knowledge exchange. Havin this equipment also helps us to maintain our research-rich University reputation and support our bid to attain a Silver award in TEF by having cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
The successful supplier will be able to supply a product which can match our detailed requirements, is able to deliver the treadmill to the first floor, install the treadmill and provide initial training, as well as a custom removable ramp so wheelchair/bike users can mount the treadmill safely, and also provide custom, removable sideboards so staff can stand beside the runner on the treadmill to collect data. These should be 1m wide and placed at either sides of the treadmill.
Northumbri University at NewcastleNorth EastWAC-206343
The University is looking to procure a benchtop cell sorter with the ability to sort both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells on the same machine. It should have automated workflow and be user friendly to allow novice users to learn to operate the system quickly, without the requirement of a dedicated operator.
The system must be able to perform high speed cell sorting with acquisition without compromising the purity of samples, to be used in fundamental and applied studies related to synthetic biology, immunology, nutrition and cancer biology.
Northumbri University at NewcastleNorth EastWAC-206437