Opportunity
CanadaBuys #LL 03-26-1121
Procurement of Agilent Synergy Neo2 Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Reader and Accessories for McMaster University
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
LL 03-26-1121
NAICS
334516, 423490
McMaster University is seeking to acquire advanced laboratory equipment to enhance AI-driven antibiotic discovery research in the Stokes lab. - Government Buyer: - McMaster University, Stokes Lab - OEMs and Vendors: - Agilent Technologies (primary OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Agilent Synergy Neo2 Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (model N2SM-SN) - Agilent BioStack NEO White Stacker - Agilent BioStack 30-Plate Stack Set - Agilent Multi-Volume Take3 Plate - 3-Year Extended Warranty for the microplate reader system - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support high-throughput chemical screening, kinetic growth assays, and fluorescence/luminescence readouts in 96-well and 384-well formats - Features required include absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, temperature control, shaking, and automated plate handling - Procurement is via an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Place of Performance: - McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Description
McMaster University's Stokes lab is procuring a dedicated multimode microplate reader platform to support AI-driven antibiotic discovery research. The system will facilitate high-throughput chemical screening, kinetic growth assays, and fluorescence/luminescence readouts in 96-well and 384-well formats. The procurement includes the Agilent Technologies Synergy Neo2 Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Reader and associated accessories, along with a 3-year extended warranty. The equipment supports absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, temperature control, shaking, and automated plate handling to generate large-scale biological data for AI models in antibacterial molecule discovery.