Opportunity
CanadaBuys #DAL2026-20403374
Dalhousie University Solicitation for Spectral Analysing Flow Cytometer and Installation
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
DAL2026-20403374
NAICS
334516, 423490
Dalhousie University is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of a high-performance spectral analysing flow cytometer to support advanced biomedical research at its Flow Cytometry Core (MRDO) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) - Products/Services Requested: - Spectral analysing flow cytometer - Must feature at least 5 laser lines - Capable of panel designs with 40-50 markers - Designed for advanced research in immunophenotyping, cancer, oncolytic viral, inflammatory, haematological, neural, and infectious diseases - Must enable detection of rare events using surface or intracellular probes and fluorescent recombinant proteins - Intended to upgrade and expand simultaneous marker analysis capabilities - Installation services for the cytometer at the Flow Cytometry Core - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers required - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) referenced as an existing equipment provider (BD FACS Aria Fusion) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must complement existing BD FACS Aria Fusion equipment - Emphasis on top-of-the-line spectral analysis and flexibility for complex panel designs - Short contract duration (estimated 1 month) - Place of Performance: - Dalhousie University, 6283 Alumni Cres, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Description
Dalhousie University is soliciting proposals for the supply and installation of a spectral analysing flow cytometer. The equipment is intended for advanced research in immunophenotyping, cancer, oncolytic viral, inflammatory, haematological, neural, and infectious diseases. The cytometer must have 5 or more laser lines and be capable of panel designs with 40-50 markers, enhancing the university's existing instrumentation. The contract duration is estimated to be one month.