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University of Alberta Sole-Source Procurement of ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 Automated Box Microscope

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Alberta's intent to acquire a specialized Automated Box Microscope for advanced live cell imaging research. - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta (Canada) - OEM Highlight: - Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd (ZEISS) - Products/Services Requested: - ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 Automated Box Microscope - No specific part number or quantity provided - Required features: - Automated spherical aberration correction - High-resolution wide-field imaging - Automated immersion fluid management - Integrated contamination control - All features are protected by ZEISS patents and exclusive to the Celldiscoverer 7 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support high-throughput 384-well drug-target screening and infectious agent research - Only ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 meets the patented technology requirements - Procurement is justified as a sole-source due to legal exclusivity of required features - Delivery/Performance Location: - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Classification: - UNSPSC code 41111722 (fluorescent microscopes)

Description

The University of Alberta is requesting to purchase an Automated Box Microscope for Live cell Imaging from Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd due to exclusive patented technologies required for High-Throughput Screening and live-cell imaging workflows. The system must provide automated spherical aberration correction, high-resolution wide-field imaging, automated immersion fluid management, and integrated contamination control capabilities protected by multiple ZEISS patents. These patented technologies are essential for maintaining image quality, throughput, and sample viability during unattended multi-day screening runs. The patented features are legally exclusive to the ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7, making the instrument critical for the success and safety of the research program.

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