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Quotes for new plate reader #2072

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AHuffmyer opened this issue Jan 30, 2025 · 10 comments
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Quotes for new plate reader #2072

AHuffmyer opened this issue Jan 30, 2025 · 10 comments
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Find quotes for new plate reader with fluorescence and absorbance capacity

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Contacted 4-5 companies to ask for quotes. Gathering quotes. I also requested quotes for used/ refurbished equipment.

We are able to use MERLAB instrument for our needs. I am obtaining a quote to purchase necessary filters.

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Waiting for quote from Agilent and Molecular Devices. Once I obtain these last quotes I'll assemble information and we can move forward with purchasing.

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AHuffmyer commented Feb 11, 2025 •
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Here are the results of my search and obtaining quotes from all companies I contacted. My take home is the following:

I recommend that we go with Agilent Synergy HTX. This instrument has all the capabilities we need, it will use the filters we already have in the lab, and is by far the cheapest under a special promotional discount.

The alternative option would be the Victor Nivo 3. This instrument is operating system independent, which is a big advantage. But, I don't think it is worth the ~$14K difference in price from the Agilent Synergy.

Full comparison here:

Company Model Absorbance Fluorescence Luminescence Temperature Shaking Warranty Computer Compatibility Quoted Price Discounts Notes
Agilent Synergy HTX yes yes yes yes yes 1 year PC hard wired 13064 60% off promotion Great discount, has all options we need; received free filters
BMG Lab Tech VANTAstar-F yes yes yes yes yes 1 year PC hard wired 24950 Trade in discount; academic discount More capabilities than needed
Life Technologies VarioSkan ALF yes yes yes yes yes 1 year PC hardwired 16744
Revvity Victor Nivo 3 yes yes yes yes yes 1 year Wifi - web based, operating system independent 27944 Reflects 5% discount; trying to get 10% discount Operating system independent operation
Molecular Devices iD3 yes yes yes yes yes 1 year PC hardwired 24221 With academic discount Easy to use software, monochrometers, from VWR as UW vendor

I have PDFs of quotes ready. @sr320 how would you like to proceed?

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sr320 commented Feb 11, 2025

Lets go ahead order agilent through treq- is PC included?

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PC computer is not included - if we purchase through them it is far more expensive than if we purchase one on our own. The rep said most folks run off of a PC laptop.

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Should I attach quotes here or send in Slack?

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sr320 commented Feb 11, 2025

Just move forward in Treq - upload quote there.

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Treq submitted

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Pending budget approval on Treq as of 2/20/2025

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sr320 commented Feb 20, 2025 via email

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