Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #NOA 2026-0031
Award for 3-Year Service Contracts for Bruker QTOF Mass Spectrometers at University of Alberta
Posted
February 18, 2026
Identifier
NOA 2026-0031
NAICS
811219
This award notice details a sole-source contract for service and maintenance of specialized scientific equipment at a major Canadian research institution. - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) - OEM and Vendor: - Bruker Ltd. (sole OEM and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Three-year authorized service and maintenance contracts for two Bruker QTOF mass spectrometers - Service ensures operational reliability and compliance with manufacturer standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Bruker Ltd. can provide fully compatible, authorized support for these instruments - Competitive bidding was deemed infeasible due to OEM exclusivity - Place of Performance: - University of Alberta, 116 Street & 85 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada - Contract Value: - 244,148.05 CAD (approximate value) - Classification: - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Description
This notice of award announces the contract awarded to Bruker Ltd. for providing authorized, fully compatible three-year service coverage for two Bruker QTOF mass spectrometers at the University of Alberta. The award was made due to Bruker Ltd. being the sole vendor capable of meeting the manufacturer support and service requirements, making competitive bidding infeasible. The contract covers maintenance and service for these specialized scientific instruments, ensuring their operational reliability over the contract period.