Basic Information

Reference Number

0000256428

Issuing Organization

University Of Calgary

Owner Organization

University of Calgary

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2023RFP0035

Title

Inverted Microscope

Source ID

PU.AC.Alta..1083035.C108347

Agreement Types

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Alberta, Calgary

Description

The University of Calgary is requesting proposals for a fully-motorized inverted, research grade microscope. The inverted microscope will be used for sarcomere mechanics experiments. The research that this system will be used for, is aimed at identifying the molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction. Traditionally, it has been thought that muscle contraction, and associated regulation of force, is exclusively associated with the molecular motor proteins actin and myosin (II). However, recent research has demonstrated that many mechanical properties of muscle cannot be explained with the current paradigm of muscle contraction, which relies on a two-filament (actin and myosin II) regulation of force production and it is likely that the filamentous protein titin forms the third myofilament in sarcomeres associated with muscle contraction and the regulation of active force.

Dates

Publication

2023/09/20 04:38:53 PM MDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/10/02 04:30:00 PM MDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2023/10/17 02:00:00 PM MDT

Contact Information

Melissa Innes

403-220-5188

mjinnes@ucalgary.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
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