Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-00729

Award for Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD Ultracentrifuge System and Accessories

This procurement opportunity involves the acquisition of a specialized laboratory centrifuge system for advanced research applications: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility - OEMs and Vendors: - Beckman Coulter (OEM) - VWR International Ltd. (awarded vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 IVD floor model ultracentrifuge system - Includes HEPA filter kit, rotors, and extended warranty - Designed for microbial and cellular sample processing - Beckman SW 32 Ti swinging bucket rotor - Supports larger tubes (6 x 38.5 ml) - Ensures compatibility with existing Beckman ultracentrifuge equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with existing Beckman ultracentrifuge in the facility - Rotor interchangeability is required to maintain research consistency and minimize downtime - Direct award to ensure seamless integration with current research protocols and equipment - Beckman Coulter is the primary OEM highlighted in this procurement

Description

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 purchase includes a second Beckman rotor SW 32 Ti swinging bucket rotor for larger tubes. The system must be compatible with existing protocols and allow rotor interchangeability to ensure research consistency and minimize downtime. This procurement is a direct award to ensure compatibility with existing research equipment and protocols.

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