Award
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-00087
One time purchase of lived and fixed imaging system
Recipient
Life Technologies Corporation
Awarded
January 22, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-00087
The University of Calgary awarded Life Technologies Corporation a contract for the purchase of two Invitrogen EVOS M5000 fluorescence imaging systems with extended warranties, intended for use in their Containment Level 3 facility to enable advanced live and fixed cell imaging. The procurement supports research activities involving brightfield, phase contrast, true color, and fluorescence imaging, accommodating various sample types. The award was a direct purchase under a trade agreement exception, with the award date on January 22, 2026. The systems include integrated microscope, digital camera, computer, fluorescence lighting, and LCD displays, and are suitable for multicellular imaging applications.
Description
Purchase of one Invitrogen EVOS M5000 fluorescence imaging system with extended warranty for University of Calgary's Containment Level 3 facility to enable advanced live and fixed cell imaging.