University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #SKA016
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday May 17, 2024
Leica Microsystems Inc.Deerfield, IL
- Amount: An estimated $330,827.38
- Terms: One-time transaction
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, May 17, 2024
The University awarded a contract for Aperio GT 450.
The Aperio GT 450 is a high performance, brightfield whole slide scanner
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) With current unit being down numerous times due to age, results of tests can be delayed and can affect time to diagnose tests, delay treatment and overall patient care.
This is the newest version of the machine and provides the staff with the current technology to provide the safest care to our patients.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Shay Adams
809 S. Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 413-0931
FAX: (312) 996-3135
809 S. Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 413-0931
FAX: (312) 996-3135
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.