Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-01200

Direct Award: Bruker NMR Console Avance NEO-X 400 MHz Nanobay System Upgrade for University of Calgary

This procurement involves a direct contract award by the University of Calgary for a specialized laboratory equipment upgrade. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - OEM Highlight: - Bruker Ltd. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required system - Vendors: - Bruker Ltd. (no third-party resellers or integrators authorized) - Products/Services Requested: - Bruker NMR Console Avance NEO-X 400 MHz Nanobay system upgrade - Designed to upgrade and maintain compatibility with existing Bruker NMR spectrometers (400, 400, 500, and 600 MHz) - Includes all necessary hardware, software, and accessories exclusively from Bruker - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Bruker components are acceptable due to proprietary technology and compatibility needs - Non-Bruker parts would cause technical risks, void warranties, and increase operational complexity - Direct award justified by the lack of alternative sources and the need to maintain system integrity - Classification: - Laboratory and measuring/testing equipment

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase an upgraded NMR Console Avance NEO-X 400 MHz Nanobay system from Bruker Ltd. The upgrade is required to maintain compatibility with existing Bruker NMR spectrometers and ensure operational consistency. Non-Bruker components are incompatible and pose technical risks, so the upgrade must be purchased directly from Bruker Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer. This procurement is a direct award due to proprietary and compatibility requirements.

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