Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0010

Direct Award: Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD Ultracentrifuge System for University of Calgary CL3 Facility

The University of Calgary is directly awarding a contract for advanced laboratory equipment to support its Containment Level 3 (CL3) research facility. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, CL3 facility - OEMs and Vendors: - Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (OEM) - VWR International Ltd. (authorized Canadian distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD floor model ultracentrifuge system - Includes HEPA filter kit for enhanced biosafety - Includes one SW 32 Ti swinging bucket rotor (accommodates 6 x 38.5 ml tubes) - Requires compatibility with existing Type 70.1 Ti fixed angle rotor - Extended warranty for the ultracentrifuge system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award to VWR International Ltd. as the sole authorized Canadian distributor for Beckman Coulter Optima Series - Emphasis on rotor interchangeability between ultracentrifuge systems to ensure research consistency and minimize downtime - Equipment is critical for microbial and cellular sample processing in a high-containment research environment - Procurement classified under commodity codes 2281, 2315, and 2317 - Place of performance: University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary's Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility plans to purchase a Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD floor model ultracentrifuge system with HEPA filter kit, rotors, and extended warranty for microbial and cellular sample processing. The purchase includes a second Beckman rotor SW 32 Ti swinging bucket rotor to accommodate larger tubes. The system is required for consistency in data acquisition and reliable research results, with the ability to interchange rotors between ultracentrifuge systems to avoid downtime. Avantor VWR International Co. is the authorized Canadian distributor for the equipment.

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