Opportunity

CanadaBuys #UWORFPSR-1916

Procurement of Tissue Cryostats and Laser Capture Microdissection System for University of Western Ontario

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

June 16, 2026

Identifier

UWORFPSR-1916

NAICS

423450, 334516, 423490

This opportunity involves the procurement of advanced laboratory equipment for biological research at the University of Western Ontario. - Government Buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western), Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Two Tissue Cryostats - For biological sample sectioning - Supports applications: Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI), immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, immunofluorescence - One Laser Capture Microdissection System - For isolating regions of interest from MSI datasets - Enables deep biomarker discovery and analysis - Installation services for all equipment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for a single integrated solution, but multiple products may be selected - Technical requirements, service and support, sustainability, and accessibility are part of the evaluation criteria - Estimated pre-tax budget: CAD$630,000 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Description

This solicitation invites offers for the supply and installation of two Tissue Cryostats and a Laser Capture Microdissection System for biological sample sectioning and biomarker discovery. The Cryostats are intended for high-quality tissue preparation for applications such as MSI, immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, and immunofluorescence. The Laser Capture Microdissection System is for isolating regions of interest from MSI datasets. The University of Western Ontario prefers a single solution but may select multiple products to meet all needs.

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