Cytometers

Tender description

We require a benchtop cell flow sorting system that will be used for environmental microbiology research. We require a benchtop flow sorting system that will be used for environmental microbiology research. There are a number of features that make this system unique, with no technically equivalent systems on the market that combine the features of the Sony SH800 system we require. Any other systems wouldn’t be flexible in terms of the assays we run. 1) We require a four laser system covering 488nm/405nm/561nm/638nm wavelengths to enable multi-parameter discrimination of phytoplankton pigments and physiological stains that can only be achieved and performed with the Sony SH800. 2) A critical requirement of this system is the ability to robustly control for microbiological contamination in the fluidics system. The Sony SH800 has a single-use chip based fluidics system that enables part of the fluidics and nozzle to be completely replaced with each use. The user can easily switch between 70, 100 and 130um size ‘nozzles’ without a service visit, providing a much higher degree of flexibility compared to competitor systems. The Sony SH800 also has additional user replaceable fluidics/tubes that enable further control of microbiological contamination.