# The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Exeter.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Exeter](/buyers/university-of-exeter/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Leica Microsystems Ltd](/suppliers/leica-microsystems/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £104,998
- Award date: 5 June 2017
- Published: 12 June 2017
- Contract start: 12 June 2017
- Contract end: 12 June 2018
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d-153931
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a04bb09-23a3-4586-b54e-d1fd6b49e434

## Description

The project aims at reconstructing the neural connectome of entire organism at the ultrastructural level\. We will collect uniform, uninterrupted series of ultrathin \(30-50 nm\) sections for serial section electron microscopy\. We wish to purchase 2 x ultramicrotome's with anti-vibration system, automated control, and good illumination for room temperature sectioning

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d-153931)