CanadaBuys #AB-2026-02765

Procurement of Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers for Research Continuity

This procurement opportunity is issued by the University of Calgary, Department of Biological Sciences, for advanced scientific instrumentation: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Department of Biological Sciences - OEM Highlight: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc. is the sole OEM specified - Products and Quantities: - Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers - Includes associated hardware components and accessories - Quantity not specified in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Instruments must be compatible with existing validated methods and software ecosystems - Direct portability between high-resolution development instruments and field-deployed systems is required - Only Thermo Fisher Scientific platforms are considered to ensure data comparability, reproducibility, and seamless workflow integration - Alternative platforms are not accepted due to benchmarking and integration needs - Place of Delivery: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada - Procurement Method: - Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) indicating intent to award without competition due to technical compatibility

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers, including hardware components and accessories, from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc. These instruments are essential for a research program that requires compatibility with existing validated methods and software ecosystems to ensure data comparability and reproducibility. The procurement ensures continuity of research outcomes by maintaining the same instrument platform across multiple sites. Alternative platforms are not considered due to the need for consistent benchmarking and workflow integration.

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