CanadaBuys #26-58031

NRC Procurement of AVITI24 Upgrade System for Sequencing Platform

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking to upgrade its AVITI sequencing platform with the AVITI24 upgrade system. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Finance and Procurement Services Directorate - OEM and Vendor: - Element Biosciences Inc. (sole manufacturer and supplier of the AVITI24 system) - Products/Services Requested: - AVITI24 upgrade system for the AVITI sequencing platform - Quantity: 1 system - Provides a 50% increase in sequencing output - Enables integrated in situ multiomics and high-content spatial multiomics - Maintains compatibility with existing AVITI workflows and consumables - Supports random-access dual flow cell design, multiple well formats, and subcellular spatial resolution - On-site installation and training for NRC staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must be compatible with NRC's existing AVITI infrastructure - Sole-source procurement due to exclusive technical capabilities of Element Biosciences - Delivery and installation required in Ontario (except NCR), with NRC's main address at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6 - Procurement conducted under an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) due to lack of competition for technical reasons - Estimated contract value: $122,000 CAD

Description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of the AVITI24 upgrade system for its existing AVITI sequencing platform. The upgrade provides a 50% increase in sequencing output without altering existing workflows or consumables, integrated in situ multiomics capabilities for spatially resolved detection of transcripts, proteins, and morphological markers, and a unified platform supporting both Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and high content spatial multiomics. This upgrade is essential to maintain compatibility with NRC's existing infrastructure while expanding analytical capabilities. The contract duration is 1 month starting from June 5, 2026, with delivery required on or before July 31, 2026.

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