Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-07641
Direct Award for Custom Environmental Chambers for Kelp Nursery Research
Posted
August 02, 2024
Identifier
AB-2024-07641
NAICS
333415
This award notice documents the University of Calgary's direct purchase of custom environmental chambers for marine research. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - Bamfield Marine Science Center (end user) - OEMs and Vendors: - Highland Machinery Ltd. (OEM and supplier) - Integrated Aqua (life support system OEM, referenced for compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) custom-designed environmental chambers (kelp nurseries) - Purpose: Support nursery operations, animal rearing, and kelp cultivation for a kelp reforestation experimental project - Must meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) requirements - Chambers will be paired with Integrated Aqua interior life support systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Highland Machinery Ltd. identified as capable of meeting the exact specifications - Direct award (no competitive bidding) - One-time purchase; not a recurring contract
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase four Highland Machinery environmental chambers for the Bamfield Marine Science Center. These chambers are custom-designed to support nursery operations, rearing of animals, and cultivating kelp for a large-scale kelp reforestation experimental project. The nurseries must meet CFIA and CCAC requirements and will be paired with Integrated Aqua interior life support systems. The procurement is a direct award to Highland Machinery Ltd. for a one-time purchase of kelp nurseries meeting exact specifications.