Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2025-00131
University of Calgary awards direct purchase for bioMérieux BACT/ALERT 3D microbial detection system
Posted
January 08, 2025
Identifier
AB-2025-00131
NAICS
334516, 423490
This procurement involves the University of Calgary's acquisition of a specialized microbial detection system for advanced cell and gene therapy applications: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy and Cell Therapy Lab - OEM Highlight: - bioMérieux Canada, Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and vendor - Products and Solutions Requested: - BACT/ALERT 3D Dual Temperature System with MYLA® Data Management Software - Automated microbial detection system designed for cell and gene therapy workflows - Includes MYLA Data Management Software for real-time monitoring and advanced quality control - Suitable for GMP-compliant environments and sterility testing - Unique and Notable Requirements: - System must support sterility testing in GMP-compliant workflows for clinical CAR T cell manufacturing - Harmonizes quality control testing across multiple academic sites to ensure consistency in clinical trial manufacturing - Identified as the only instrument meeting the specific requirements for sterility testing in clinical CAR T cell manufacturing - Direct award with no other bidders or alternatives considered - Purpose: - Supports regulatory compliance and clinical trial activities involving microbial detection systems
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase the BACT/ALERT 3D Dual Temperature System with MYLA® Data Management Software from bioMérieux Canada, Inc. This system is designed for cell and gene therapy applications, providing automated microbial detection with real-time monitoring and quality control, suitable for GMP environments. The procurement supports sterility testing in GMP-compliant workflows and harmonizes quality control testing across multiple academic sites to ensure consistency in clinical trial manufacturing processes. The BACT/ALERT 3D CGT system is considered the only instrument meeting the specific requirements for sterility testing in clinical CAR T cell manufacturing at the university.