Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0051

University of Calgary Direct Award: Zeiss Axioscan 7 Digital Slide Scanner and Accessories

This opportunity involves the University of Calgary's musculoskeletal research laboratory seeking to acquire advanced digital imaging equipment for histological analysis. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (musculoskeletal research laboratory) - Managed by the Senior Procurement Specialist - OEMs and Vendors: - Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd (OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Zeiss Axioscan 7 Digital Histological Slide Scanner - Includes polarization sets, fluorescence, objectives, camera, software, and workstation - Designed for high-throughput digital slide scanning - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award to Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd; no other OEMs considered - Equipment must ensure standardization and compatibility with existing Zeiss Axioscan Z1 systems in the laboratory - System must meet specific research requirements for imaging workflows - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery to Alberta, Canada (University of Calgary) - Contracting office located at University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase a Zeiss Axioscan 7 digital histological slide scanner, including polarization sets, fluorescence, objectives, camera, software, and workstation from Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. This acquisition aims to standardize imaging equipment in the musculoskeletal research laboratory to ensure compatibility and consistency with existing workflows and protocols. The procurement is a direct award to Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd, as their system uniquely meets the laboratory's research requirements. The purchase supports reproducibility, training efficiency, and continuity in longitudinal studies.

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