ACQUISITION OF ONE (01) SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METALLOGRAPHIC AND MICROSCOPIC LABORATORY, FOR THE RESEARCH PROJECT "DETERMINATION OF THE BACTERICIDAL EFFECT OF THERMALLY TREATED COPPER IN THE MINIMIZATION OF INTRAHOSPITAL INFECTIONS AT THE HONORIO DELGADO HOSPITAL-AREQUIPA"

This international tender, Process No. INTER-PROC-1-2024-UNSA-INVESTIGA-1, is issued by the Universidad Nacional San Agustín (UNSA) for the acquisition of a single Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This crucial piece of equipment is intended for the equipping and implementation of the Metallographic and Microscopic Laboratory. The primary purpose of this acquisition is to support a significant research project titled "Determination of the Bactericidal Effect of Thermally Treated Copper in the Minimization of Intrahospital Infections at the Honorio Delgado Hospital-Arequipa." The project aims to investigate the potential of copper, subjected to specific thermal treatments, in reducing hospital-acquired infections. The SEM will be instrumental in analyzing the microstructural properties of materials and potentially observing interactions at a microscopic level, which is vital for understanding the bactericidal mechanisms of the treated copper. The procurement method is specified as International Procurement, indicating that bids from international suppliers are welcomed. The contracting entity is UNSA, and the project is based in the Arequipa department. This tender represents an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of advanced scientific instrumentation to contribute to critical medical research and laboratory development within Peru.

This is a supplies contract in the Research and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Hospitals and Laboratory. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 1.7 million.

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