CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03765

University of Calgary Procurement of Integrated Aqua Mesocosm System for Environmental Research

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Calgary's acquisition of a specialized mesocosm system for advanced environmental and aquaculture research. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (managing procurement) - OEMs and Vendors: - Integrated Aqua (sole OEM and supplier of the mesocosm system) - Products/Services Requested: - Fully integrated experimental mesocosm system - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Designed for climate manipulation experiments in coastal ecosystems - Must be compatible with the Marna Lab Integrated Aqua system at the Hakai Institute’s Quadra Island Observatory - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must enable coordinated experimental designs across Barkley Sound and Baynes Sound - Compatibility with existing infrastructure at the Hakai Institute is mandatory - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery to Alberta, Canada (University of Calgary) - No additional services or part numbers specified in the notice

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, enabling coordinated experimental designs across two coastal ecosystems. This paired infrastructure will allow scientists to conduct replicated climate manipulation experiments providing data for mesocosm experiments at both sites. The procurement focuses on environmental and aquaculture research equipment.

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