Alberta Purchasing #AB-2025-05156

Direct Award of xCELLigence RTCA eSight Imaging and Impedance System to Agilent Technologies

This award notice details a direct contract from the University of Calgary to Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for advanced laboratory analysis equipment. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEM Highlight: - Agilent Technologies is the sole manufacturer and exclusive distributor of the xCELLigence RTCA eSight Imaging and Impedance system and its consumables in Canada - Products/Services Requested: - xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analysis (RTCA) eSight Imaging and Impedance System - Features: - Impedance-based, real-time, label-free cell analysis - Multi-channel fluorescence imaging - Five independently operated cradles - Compatibility with various plate formats - Quantity: 1 system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award under trade agreement exception (no competitive bidding) - System supports applications in immunotherapy, virology, drug discovery, and cancer biology - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analysis (RTCA) eSight Imaging and Impedance system from Agilent Technologies Inc. This system provides impedance-based, real-time, label-free cell analysis for applications including immunotherapy, virology, drug discovery, and cancer biology. The procurement is a direct award to Agilent Technologies Canada Inc., the sole manufacturer and distributor in Canada, for a one-time purchase of this laboratory and testing equipment.

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