Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0048

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

The University of Calgary's Department of Biological Sciences is initiating a procurement for high-sensitivity mass spectrometry equipment to support ongoing research: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Department of Biological Sciences - OEM and Vendor: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc. is the sole OEM and vendor specified - Products Requested: - Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer - Includes associated hardware components and accessories - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing validated methods, datasets, and analytical workflows developed over five years - Direct one-to-one portability required between high-resolution development instruments and field-deployed systems - Consistency in software ecosystem and hardware performance is mandatory - No alternative platforms will be considered due to risk of invalidating prior research and requiring substantial redevelopment - Procurement Details: - Classified as an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) - Open for vendor responses, but only Thermo Fisher Scientific's platform is acceptable - Delivery Location: - University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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. The Department of Biological Sciences requires these instruments to maintain compatibility with existing validated methods and workflows developed over five years. The procurement ensures consistency and reproducibility across research instruments by maintaining the same software ecosystem and hardware performance characteristics. Alternative platforms are not considered to avoid compromising research continuity and outcomes.

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