Opportunity
CanadaBuys #UWORFPEW-1892
Procurement of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System for Research and Training
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
UWORFPEW-1892
NAICS
334516, 423490
This opportunity is for the supply and installation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System at the University of Western Ontario to support advanced research and training. - Government buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western), Procurement Services - Products and services requested: - High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System with Diode Array and Refractive Index Detection - Used for quantifying small molecule metabolites, monitoring bioconversion reactions, method development, stability and purity analysis, and student training - Installation of the HPLC system - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable requirements: - System must support research in microbial synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and biochemical pathway reconstruction - Estimated budget is CAD $170,000 plus HST - Mandatory submission requirements and scored criteria detailed in tender documents - Procurement covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Place of performance: - University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7 - Period of performance: - Contract duration begins upon receipt of equipment; delivery expected in Fall 2026
Description
This solicitation is for the supply and installation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System with Diode Array and Refractive Index Detection. The system will support research in microbial synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and biochemical pathway reconstruction. It will be used for quantifying small molecule metabolites, monitoring bioconversion reactions, method development, stability and purity analysis, and training students. The contract duration starts from September 1, 2026, with the exact duration to be determined. The estimated budget is CAD $170,000 plus HST.