Flow imaging microscope

Summary

The procurement is for a flow imaging microscopy system to analyse the morphology and estimate the number of particles in water. The system must capture colour images of plankton and other particles and analyse particles ranging from 2 µm to 1 mm. It must calculate indicators for particle size, pigmentation, colour and shape, distinguish phytoplankton cells from other particles using chlorophyll fluorescence, and support fluorescent dyes such as FITC. The system must allow real-time monitoring of analyses for quality control, include software for basic particle-data analysis and classification, and process large sample volumes in a reasonable time. It must also operate reliably in field conditions aboard a research vessel. The deadline for submitting tenders is 30 October 2026. Precise bidder qualification and exclusion requirements must be checked in the official tender documents.