A Label-Free Quantitative 3D Imaging System for Live Cells

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Original title: Ein markierungsfreies quantitatives 3D-Bildgebungssystem für lebende Zellen

EPFL-Scientific Equipment

Published: Oct 30, 2026

Updated: Nov 2, 2026

Source: SIMAP Switzerland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, Research and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Laboratories. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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EPFL intends to procure a label-free quantitative 3D imaging system for live cells (holotomography or an equivalent optical diffraction/interferometry tomography technology) with an integrated multi-channel fluorescence module for its Mechanics of Soft and Biological Matter Laboratory (MESOBIO) at the School of Engineering (STI). The instrument is intended for cutting-edge research requiring quantitative, non-invasive three-dimensional observation of live cells over extended periods, as well as their correlation with fluorescence labeling of specific cellular structures. Considering EPFL's needs and the specific scientific objectives of the MESOBIO laboratory, the focus will be on the following research areas: Quantitative and correlative live-cell imaging, where label-free 3D refractive index tomography is combined with targeted fluorescence microscopy, particularly for: • quantitative long-term observation of live cell morphology, as well as their dry mass and volume dynamics without fixation or staining, • correlative multimodal imaging, where label-free 3D tomography is combined with fluorescence labeling of specific organelles or molecular target structures, • investigation of non-equilibrium dynamics and phase transitions in living matter through quantitative measurements of structure and dynamics at the cellular and subcellular level.

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This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on October 30, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About EPFL-Scientific Equipment

EPFL-Scientific Equipment has issued 57 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

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