Core Viewpoint - China Ocean University has announced multiple government procurement intentions for laboratory instruments, with a total budget of 114 million yuan, indicating significant investment in research capabilities and infrastructure [2][3]. Procurement Summary - The procurement includes nine types of instruments, such as: - Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) [3] - Single-Cell Droplet Sorter, which is essential for single-cell genomics and synthetic biology [4] - Critical Point Dryer, used for preparing samples for electron microscopy [5] - Dual-Channel Modulated Chlorophyll Fluorometer, designed for real-time monitoring of photosynthesis in plants [6] - The expected procurement period is from June to September 2025 [3]. Detailed Procurement List - The detailed procurement list includes: - 1 Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry [8] - 1 Single-Cell Droplet Sorter [8] - 1 Dual-Channel Modulated Chlorophyll Fluorometer [8] - 3 Microbial/Protein Anaerobic Analysis Rooms [8] - 2 Intelligent Artificial Climate Rooms [8] - 1 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography System [8] - 1 Fully Automated Liquid Nitrogen Storage System [8] - 2 Multi-functional Enzyme Labeling Instruments [8] - The total budget for these instruments is approximately 11.4 million yuan [2][3]. Research and Development Context - China Ocean University is recognized as a leading institution in marine science, with top rankings in global academic assessments [12]. - The university has a robust research platform with over 50 provincial and ministerial-level research facilities, enhancing its research capabilities [12]. - The institution's research funding has seen significant growth, with 189 projects approved in 2024, totaling 106 million yuan in direct funding [12].