Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-09617

Award for GPS Wild Boar Collars to Vectronic Aerospace GmbH by University of Calgary

This award notice details a contract from the University of Calgary to Vectronic Aerospace GmbH for wildlife monitoring equipment: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEMs and Vendors: - Vectronic Aerospace GmbH (sole OEM and supplier) - Products Requested: - 25 Vertex Lite Collars - Designed for wildlife monitoring, specifically wild boar - No part numbers provided - Unique Requirements: - Collars must be identical to those used in US studies for data comparability - Equipment must be reliable in harsh environments and adaptable for multiple species - Procurement supports wildlife data collection in Alberta - Category: - Laboratory and measuring equipment - Governed by NWPTA trade agreement

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase 25 Vertex Lite Collars from Vectronic Aerospace GmbH for wildlife monitoring studies. These collars are designed to perform reliably under harsh conditions and are suitable for a wide range of species worldwide. The collars have demonstrated excellent performance with wild boar and will be used to collect data in Alberta for comparative analysis with data from collaborators in the US. Using identical collars is critical to ensuring data comparability and reliability across studies.

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