Core Insights - Ningbo University has announced multiple government procurement intentions for laboratory instruments, totaling a budget of 91.22 million yuan, with 35 items listed for procurement [2][3]. Procurement Overview - The procurement includes advanced instruments such as gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, wave-making water tank, sorting flow cytometer, transmission electron microscope, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer [3][4][5]. - The expected procurement period is from March to September 2025 [3]. Instrument Details - **Sorting Flow Cytometer**: This instrument is crucial for high-speed cell analysis and specific cell sorting, widely used in life sciences and medical research [4]. - **Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)**: A significant soft ionization technique for analyzing biomolecules and small compounds, known for its high sensitivity and resolution [5]. - **Wave-Making Water Tank**: Designed for experiments involving wave and flow interactions, essential for marine engineering research [6]. Detailed Procurement List - **Gas Chromatography-Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer**: Budget of 1.4 million yuan, aimed at diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, environment, food, and research [9]. - **Wave-Making Water Tank**: Budget of 3.38 million yuan, capable of simulating waves and flows for various hydraulic experiments [9]. - **Automated -80°C Freezer**: Budget of 1.75 million yuan, for medical low-temperature storage [9]. - **Fully Automated Blood Dispensing Equipment**: Budget of 2.545 million yuan, for clinical testing [9]. - **Transmission Electron Microscope**: Budget of 5 million yuan, for high-resolution imaging in medical applications [10]. Research and Development Context - Ningbo University is recognized for its strong research capabilities, particularly in materials science, marine science, and biomedical fields, contributing significantly to regional industrial development [14][15][18]. - The university has established multiple high-level research platforms and laboratories, focusing on innovative materials and green chemistry, which align with national strategic directions [16][18].