NUIG/Con253/13 - Slide Scanner

National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)

This is a purchase of a Slide Scanner coordinated by the Department of Pathology for the School of Medicine, NUI Galway. Funding sources comprises of (with % contributions): Alliance University College of Medical Science (AUCMS) Teaching Budget 42 % University Foundation 27 % PRTLI Cycle 5 31 % Should there be any changes in the proposed funding then NUI Galway reserve the right not to purchase the equipment as advertised and we also reserve the right to alter our requirements in line with the availability of funding.
The purchase of a Slide Scanner and associated software packages will have applications to both teaching and research throughout the University. Many of our teaching programmes traditionally employ glass slide microscopy as part of practical training. The scanner will provide the means to digitalise microscopy slides creating a permanent record, and to develop interactive microscopy-based teaching sessions and integrated on-line teaching modules. In addition, this digital slide scanning facility will be employed by a wide range of research groups across the University, allowing users to digitise microscopy slides, review and manage the images locally or remotely via the internet.

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2013-03-20. The procurement was published on 2013-02-13.

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• • Mason Technology

• • National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)

• • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• • Software package and information systems
• • Repair and maintenance services
• • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support