Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0064

Direct Procurement of Illumina NovaSeq X Sequencing System for University of Calgary

The University of Calgary's Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics is seeking to directly procure the Illumina NovaSeq X Sequencing System to upgrade and expand its current sequencing capabilities. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics - OEM and Vendor: - Illumina Canada Ulc (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole Canadian distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - Illumina NovaSeq X Sequencing System - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Next-generation sequencing platform for laboratory use - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must integrate with existing Illumina NovaSeq 6000 instrumentation and laboratory workflows - Compatibility required with current validated workflows, trained personnel, quality management, data management, and bioinformatics pipelines - Direct award to Illumina due to proprietary technology and sole distributorship in Canada - Focus on seamless integration with existing Illumina ecosystem

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the NovaSeq X Sequencing System as the next-generation replacement and expansion of its existing Illumina sequencing infrastructure. The system will integrate into the current Illumina sequencing ecosystem operated by the Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics, supporting ongoing research programs without disruption. The acquisition aims to maintain and expand sequencing capacity with next-generation technology. Illumina Canada Ulc is the sole Canadian distributor of the NovaSeq X Sequencing System, which continues the existing platform strategy.

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