CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03333

University of Calgary to Procure Bruker Microbial Identification Systems for Research Use

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Calgary's intent to acquire advanced microbial identification systems for research purposes: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canada) - OEM Highlight: - Bruker Ltd. is the sole manufacturer and direct sales channel for the requested systems - Products/Services Requested: - Bruker MALDI–TOF Biotype Sirius RUO Mass Spectrometer (compact benchtop system for high-throughput microbial identification) - Bruker Infrared (IR) Biotyper (infrared-based system for microbial identification) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment is for research use only (not for clinical or industrial applications) - Intended for CFI-funded research focused on advanced, strain-level microbial identification in a high-throughput laboratory - Procurement is posted as an Advance Contract Award Notice (sole source justification) - Delivery and use are limited to Alberta, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary plans to purchase a compact Benchtop Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight (MALDI – TOF) Biotype Sirius RUO high throughput, rapid mass spectrometer system and an Infrared (IR) Biotyper from Bruker Ltd. These systems support CFI funded research focused on advanced, strain-level identification of microbial organisms in a high-throughput microbiology lab environment. Bruker Ltd. is the sole manufacturer and direct sales channel for both systems, which are intended for research use only and are outside the fields of Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Research Microbiology, and Industrial Microbiology.

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