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Procurement of Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 Ultracentrifuge System for University of Calgary CL3 Facility

The University of Calgary's Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility is seeking to acquire advanced laboratory equipment for microbial and cellular sample processing: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility - OEMs and Vendors: - Beckman Coulter (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Avantor VWR International Co. (Authorized Canadian distributor for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Optima Series) - Products/Services Requested: - Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD Floor Model Ultracentrifuge System - HEPA Filter Kit for the Optima XE-90 - Beckman Coulter Type 70.1 Ti Fixed Angle Rotor (compatibility with existing rotor required) - Beckman Coulter SW 32 Ti Swinging Bucket Rotor (for larger tubes, 6 x 38.5 ml) - Extended warranty for the ultracentrifuge system - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The new ultracentrifuge system must be fully compatible with the existing Type 70.1 Ti Fixed Angle Rotor to ensure data consistency and reliable research results - Mandatory interchangeability of rotors to prevent research downtime - All equipment must support high-containment laboratory operations

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The University of Calgary's Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility plans to purchase a Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD floor model ultracentrifuge system with HEPA filter kit, rotors, and extended warranty for microbial and cellular sample processing. The system must be compatible with the existing Type 70.1 Ti Fixed angle rotor to ensure data consistency and reliable research results. The purchase includes a second Beckman rotor SW 32 Ti swinging bucket rotor for larger tubes, with mandatory interchangeability of rotors to prevent downtime.

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