Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0019

Direct Award: Bruker Avance NEO-X 600 MHz SB NMR Console Upgrade for University of Calgary

This procurement involves the University of Calgary's direct award for an NMR system upgrade to ensure compatibility and operational continuity within its Science Chemical Instrumentation Facility. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Science Chemical Instrumentation Facility - OEM Highlight: - Bruker Ltd is the sole manufacturer and supplier - Products/Services Requested: - One Bruker Avance NEO-X 600 MHz SB NMR Console Upgrade - Designed for compatibility with existing Bruker Ultra-Shielded Plus superconducting magnet - All hardware, software, and accessories are Bruker-manufactured - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award to Bruker Ltd due to proprietary technology, warranty, and technical constraints - Non-Bruker components are incompatible and would introduce significant technical risk - No alternative suppliers or authorized resellers available - Place of Performance: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase an upgraded NMR Console Avance NEO-X 600 MHz SB system from Bruker Ltd to maintain compatibility with existing Bruker NMR spectrometers and ensure operational continuity. Due to proprietary, technical, and warranty constraints, the upgrade must be purchased directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Bruker Ltd, as no authorized third-party resellers exist. This procurement is a direct award to Bruker Ltd to avoid technical risks and maintain warranty and service support. The upgrade supports the existing Bruker Ultra-Shielded Plus superconducting magnet and aligns with the facility's current instrumentation.

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