Oxygen Consumption Monitor

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a bid for a Dynamic Oxygen Consumption Monitor. The monitor must be able to measure dynamic changes in oxygen consumption over time in isolated frog embryo tissue in a 96 well plate format. The instrument must be portable and fit in a normal incubator so that temperature and light can be controlled. The contract will be for one year, and the University reserves the right to negotiate with the contractor to establish additional discounts and/or lower prices for products determined to meet the requirements of a University-led initiative to set product standards. • The monitor must support continuous monitoring of oxygen consumption rate in real time with standard 96 well plates • The monitor must demonstrate reliable, repeatable results on amphibian cells cultured between 14 and 22oC • The monitor must be portable and fit in a 26x29x7 inch space • The monitor must operate at 22°C or below • The University encourages bidders to identify products that are made of recycled products, that use environmentally friendly production methods, or that can be recycled at the end of their service life