Benchtop flow cytometry cell analyzer for immunology, allergy, and cell-based assay research

The Danish Technical University seeks a benchtop flow cytometry cell analyzer to support its ongoing immunology, allergy and cell‑based assay research. The device will be used for multicolour immunophenotyping, basophil activation testing, rare‑event analysis, plate‑based acquisition and the development of complex immune‑cell assays. The system is intended for robust analysis of both human and animal research samples, including rare or low‑frequency immune‑cell populations and a broad panel of activation‑marker readouts.

To meet these scientific demands, the instrument must allow high‑throughput, multicolour data collection and provide reliable detection of single cells in low‑frequency populations. It should support plate‑based acquisition formats to facilitate high‑content screening and accommodate future assay expansion with additional fluorochromes and analytical modules. The system should deliver consistent sensitivity, dynamic range and reproducibility suitable for detailed immunophenotyping and functional assays.

Installation and commissioning will take place at DTU’s campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The selected analyser must comply with the relevant EU research‐grade precision and reliability standards required for advanced laboratory flow cytometry.

This tender concerns DTUs planned procurement of a benchtop flow cytometer. The purpose of the planned acquisition is to acquire a benchtop research-use flow cytometry cell analyzer suitable for multicolour immunophenotyping, basophil activation testing, rare-event analysis, plate-based acquisition, and future development of complex immune-cell assays. The instrument must support robust analysis of human and animal research samples, including low-frequency immune-cell populations and activation-marker readouts.
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Place of performance: Delivery and installation at DTU, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

Lot: LOT-0000
Title: Benchtop flow cytometry cell analyzer for immunology, allergy, and cell-based assay research