LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award

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    "description": "The University of Leicester, School of Chemistry, is expanding its capabilities for studying the dynamics of single biomolecules. To support this work, funding has been secured from BBSRC to procure a highly specialised instrument: the C-Trap Dymo 400 Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope, manufactured by Lumicks B.V.. This instrument integrates cutting-edge optical trapping, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and laminar flow microfluidics into a single, coherent system.\nThe C-Trap\u00ae Dymo 400 will be installed at the University to support high-precision, realtime studies of molecular interactions, particularly in areas involving DNA-protein complexes, RNA structures, ubiquitin structures and cytoskeletal filament dynamics. It includes multi-colour confocal fluorescence (488, 561, 638 nm), dual force detection (x,y), short tether capabilities, microfluidics, and full system integration with proprietary Bluelake software, all required to maintain the scientific edge of our ongoing biophysical and molecular biology research.\nTo view this notice, please click here: \nhttps://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000438720",
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    "procurementMethodRationale": "This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap\u00ae Dymo 400 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V..\nThe unique elements of this are:\n\u2022 Optical tweezers encompassing multiple trapping sites (4),\n\u2022 Multi-colour confocal fluorescence microscopy, and\n\u2022 Multi-channel laminar flow microfluidics.\nThese technologies are protected by several granted patents, including: US9952421,\nEP3256254B1 (optical traps), US9766180, EP3004848B1 (fluorescence imaging),\nS11156513B2 (optical force measurement) and EP3737756B1 (DNA supercoiling).\nNo other commercially available instrument can provide simultaneous, correlated force-distance-fluorescence measurements with the required resolution and sensitivity.\nKey performance features exclusive to the C-Trap include:\n\u2022 Force resolution  0.1 pN and drift stability  0.3 pN over 2 minutes\n\u2022 Confocal localisation precision  15 nm\n\u2022 Real-time imaging of single molecules under physiological flow conditions\n\u2022 Escape force  1000 pN, allowing for broad biological applicability\n\u2022 Integrated hardware/software for fast setup and automated experimental workflows.\nAdditionally, the system includes a complete service and application support package, exclusive training kits, and proprietary components that are not available from any other provider.",
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    "title": "LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award"
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