Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0052

University of Calgary Procurement: Integrated Aqua Experimental Mesocosm System

This opportunity involves the University of Calgary's planned acquisition of a specialized experimental mesocosm system to support climate manipulation research: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canada) - OEM/Vendor: - Integrated Aqua (highlighted as the sole specified manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Fully integrated experimental mesocosm system - Designed to match the Marna Lab Integrated Aqua mesocosm system at the Hakai Institute’s Quadra Island Observatory - Includes specialized laboratory and environmental control equipment - No specific part number or quantity provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with an existing Integrated Aqua system at a partner research facility - Direct award exception is being used to ensure consistency for coordinated experiments across two coastal ecosystems (Barkley Sound and Baynes Sound) - Procurement is posted on the Alberta purchasing portal and open for bids, but Integrated Aqua is the only named OEM - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary plans to purchase a fully integrated experimental mesocosm system from Integrated Aqua. The system is designed to complement the Marna Lab Integrated Aqua mesocosm system at the Hakai Institute’s Quadra Island Observatory, a project partner. This paired infrastructure will allow scientists to conduct replicated climate manipulation experiments across two geographically distinct coastal ecosystems. The procurement involves specialized laboratory and environmental control equipment and is a direct award trade agreement exception.

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