Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-09885
University of Calgary Awards Bruker MALDI Biotyper sirius Mass Spectrometer System
Posted
December 04, 2024
Identifier
AB-2024-09885
NAICS
334516
The University of Calgary has finalized a direct award for advanced laboratory equipment to support clinical and research applications. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEM Highlight: - Bruker Ltd. is the sole manufacturer and supplier for this procurement - Products Requested: - MALDI Biotyper sirius Benchtop Mass Spectrometer - Type: MALDI - Time of Flight (TOF) mass spectrometer - Quantity: 1 unit - Includes proprietary microbial spectral profile database exclusive to Bruker - Notable Requirements: - System must enable rapid, accurate identification of microorganisms directly from patient specimens - Equipment is intended for both clinical diagnostics and research purposes - The proprietary database is a unique feature not available from other vendors - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced in the award - Equipment category: Laboratory and testing equipment (Mass spectrometers, commodity code 2434)
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase a MALDI Biotyper sirius benchtop mass spectrometer designed for accurate mass determination of bio-molecules and rapid identification of microorganisms from patient specimens. The system includes a proprietary database of microbial spectral profiles unique to the supplier for precise microbial identification. This procurement is a direct award with an estimated value of $0. The equipment is intended for clinical and research use in Alberta, Calgary.