Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. Significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bio-inks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-03-15.
The procurement was published on 2019-02-11.
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Nanoindentation System — TERG RCSI
TERG_Nanoindenter
Products/services: Instruments for checking physical characteristics📦
Short description:
“Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target...”
Short description
Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. Significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bio-inks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 80 000 💰
Product description: Benchtop Nanoindentation system
Product requirements: our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. A major focus of ongoing research has been to functionalize these scaffolds for use as delivery systems for various biomolecules to enhance their therapeutic potential. Research in the group also focuses on the use of these scaffolds as advanced 3D pathophysiology in vitro systems for drug development and for studying cellular crosstalk in co-cultures and understanding disease states; significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bio-inks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 80 000 💰
Duration
Start date: 2019-05-01 📅
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-03-15
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2019-03-15
12:00 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2019/S 032-071358 (2019-02-11)