Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2025RSS0065
Direct Award: NanoSight Pro Nanoparticle Characterization Instrument for University of Calgary
Posted
April 10, 2025
Identifier
2025RSS0065
NAICS
334516, 423490
This opportunity involves a direct award by the University of Calgary for advanced nanoparticle characterization equipment: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta - OEM and Vendor: - Malvern Panalytical (a Division of Spectris Canada Inc.) is the sole supplier and manufacturer - Products and Services Requested: - NanoSight Pro nanoparticle characterization (NTA) instrument - Includes NSPro Green laser with fluorescence filter - Nanosight Xplorer software - 4-year extended warranty - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Instrument must feature a unique syringe pump for continuous flow in Fluorescence Mode - Only NTA instrument with required software capabilities for research - Malvern Panalytical identified as the only supplier able to meet these requirements - Place of Performance and Delivery: - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - One-time purchase; not a recurring or subscription contract
Description
The University of Calgary intends to award a purchase contract for a NanoSight Pro nanoparticle characterization instrument, including the NSPro Green laser with fluorescence filter, Nanosight Xplorer software, and a 4-year extended warranty. This instrument is unique for its syringe pump continuous flow in Fluorescence Mode and is the only NTA instrument with the required software capabilities for research. The contract is a direct award to Malvern Panalytical, the sole supplier, for a one-time purchase. The procurement is posted on the Alberta Purchasing website and is specific to delivery in Calgary, Alberta.