Alberta Purchasing #2024RSS0105

Direct Award: Thermo Scientific Tundra Cryo-EM System and Accessories for University of Calgary

This opportunity involves a direct contract award by the University of Calgary for advanced laboratory imaging equipment and support services. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) – OEM for all major equipment - Systems For Research Corp – Authorized Canadian distributor - Products/Services Requested: - Thermo Scientific Tundra Cryo-EM System (1 unit) - Includes: Tundra instrument, Vitrobot (Vitrification Robot), Ceta-F camera, Smart EPU Software (Cryo-EM Acquisition Software), Grid Assembly Workstation - Annual service maintenance plan for the Tundra Cryo-EM System - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System designed for transmission electron microscopy with biologically relevant resolution for screening and single particle analysis (SPA) - Advanced imaging features required, such as motion correction and radiation damage compensation - Direct award to authorized distributor; no part numbers or additional units specified

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the Thermo Scientific Tundra Cryo-EM system, including the Tundra instrument, Vitrobot, Ceta-F camera, Smart EPU Software, and Grid Assembly Workstation, along with an annual service maintenance plan. The system provides biologically relevant resolutions ideal for routine SPA and screening applications, supporting advanced imaging features. This procurement is a direct award to Systems For Research Corp, the authorized Canadian distributor. The purchase order is for one unit, with an award date of December 13, 2024.

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