CanadaBuys #26-58014

Procurement of Specific Pathogen-Free Laboratory Animals for NRC Research

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre, is seeking a supplier for Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) laboratory animals to support ongoing research protocols: - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre - Senior Contracting Officer: Isabelle Fortin - OEMs and Vendors: - Charles River Laboratories (pre-identified supplier and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - SPF laboratory mice (strains: Crl:CD1(ICR), Crl:SKH1-Hrhr, B6N-Tyrc-Brd/BrdCrCrl, BALB/cAnNCrl, C57BL/6NCrl, Crl:NU(NCr)-Foxn1nu, CB17/Icr-Prkdcscid/IcrIcoCrl, CAnN.Cg-Foxn1nu/Crl, Crl:CD1-Foxn1nu, Crl:NU-Foxn1nu) - SPF laboratory rats (strains: Crl:CD(SD), Crl:SD, Crl:LE, Crl:WI, F344/DuCrl) - SPF laboratory rabbits (strain: Crl:KBL(NZW)) - SPF laboratory hamsters (strain: Crl:LVG(SYR)) - All animals must meet strict requirements for genotype, health status, sex, age, weight, and pregnancy/gestation status - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All animals must be bred and housed in compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines - Health certification is mandatory for all animals - Supplier must provide eligibility for replacement or credit for animals not meeting health requirements - Procurement supports continuity of ongoing research studies - Contract value estimated at $1,250,000 CAD over approximately five years - Subject to multiple international trade agreements (WTO GPA, CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, etc.)

Description

The Department of National Research Council Canada (NRC), Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre, requires the supply and delivery of Specific Pathogen‑Free (SPF) laboratory animals, or equivalent, including mice, rats, hamsters, and rabbits, to support approved research protocols. All animals must meet criteria related to genotype, health status, sex, age, weight, and pregnancy status, and must be housed and bred in compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines. The contract duration is estimated at 58 months starting from May 29, 2026. The procurement is subject to multiple trade agreements including WTO GPA, CFTA, CETA, and others.

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