CanadaBuys #AB-2025-06460

University of Alberta Procurement of Evoqua Reverse Osmosis Water System for Animal Facilities

The University of Alberta's Department of Ophthalmology is seeking to acquire a reverse osmosis water system for its animal housing and frog rack facilities. - Government buyer: University of Alberta, Department of Ophthalmology - OEM highlighted: Evoqua Water Technologies - Product requested: - Reverse osmosis water system (no part number or quantity specified) - Intended for use in animal housing and new frog racks - Notable requirements: - Standardization of equipment across merged aquatic facilities - Reduction of maintenance and contract costs - Improved research and animal welfare by minimizing water quality variability - Interchangeable parts with existing systems - Personnel already trained on Evoqua systems - Only Evoqua Water Technologies is mentioned as the OEM/vendor - No specific part numbers or quantities provided

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta has submitted a purchase request for a reverse osmosis water system from Evoqua Water Technologies. This system will be used for animal housing and new frog racks, aiming to standardize equipment across merged aquatic facilities to reduce maintenance and contract costs. The use of the same system enhances research and animal welfare by minimizing water quality variability and allows for interchangeable parts and repairs. Personnel are already trained on this system, making it more cost-effective and efficient than using different systems for each facility.

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