Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2025-06738
Direct Award: AKTA Pure Chromatography System with TFF to University of Calgary
Posted
October 27, 2025
Identifier
AB-2025-06738
NAICS
334516, 423490
This procurement award involves the direct acquisition of specialized laboratory equipment by the University of Calgary: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEM Highlight: - Global Life Sciences Solutions Canada ULC (Cytiva) is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) named - Vendors: - Global Life Sciences Solutions Canada ULC (Cytiva) - Products/Services Requested: - AKTA pure chromatography system - Integrated AKTA Flux 6 Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) system - Laboratory and measuring/testing equipment, specifically chromatographic measuring instruments and accessories - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment is essential for laboratory workflow - Direct award made without competitive bidding, under a trade agreement exception - One-time purchase; not a recurring contract - Posting and Location: - Award posted on the Alberta Purchasing website - Place of performance is the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase a Global Life Sciences Solutions Canada (Cytiva) AKTA pure chromatography system integrated with an AKTA Flux 6 Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) system, which is essential for the laboratory's workflow. This procurement is a direct award with no bidding process and involves laboratory and measuring/testing equipment, specifically chromatographic measuring instruments and accessories. The award was made to Global Life Sciences Solutions Canada ULC for a one-time purchase. The opportunity was posted on the Alberta Purchasing website.