Automated Cell Imaging System

Automated Cell Imaging System will be used to study the impact of diet and microbiota-related compounds in vitro on cell fate and function such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, differentiation, DNA damage, mitochondria function, oxidative and ER-stress, as well as invasion and migration. In addition, the possibility to perform cell count and scoring for further analyses, as well as an ability to perform multiple analyses and continuous or discontinuous time-lapse imaging, is needed. For live cell imaging with the possibility of time-lapses, an environmental control is needed with the possibility to run multi-day experiments while mimicking the desired physiological environment. The most common one being a controlled and humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2 at 37°C with incubation times ranging from 4 to 48 hours. A possibility to perform so called high throughput screening with large samples sizes is crucial. Quantification of the acquired data is needed. In addition to cell imaging, some tissue sample slides are imaged but with smaller sample sizes. Lastly, the device needs to be user-friendly, and simple to use and maintain without a need for a full-time device specific admin.

The draft contract attached to the call for tenders is updated so that section 10. "Dealy" and section 11. "Defect, price reduction and cancellation of the agreement" are changed to: "According to General Terms of Public Procurement in Supply Contracts: JYSE terms, April 2022." Also added a link to the General Terms of Public Procurement in Supply Contracts JYSE terms, April 2022. The tender period is extended to 16.9.2022, 12.00.