Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-08982
Award for Multiscale Microscope Imaging Suite to Evident Canada for University of Calgary
Posted
October 18, 2024
Identifier
AB-2024-08982
NAICS
423490
The University of Calgary has awarded a contract for advanced microscopy equipment to Evident Canada Inc. for its Live Cell Imaging (LCI) core facility. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Procurement Office - OEM and Vendor: - Evident Canada Inc. (OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Widefield fluorescence microscope - Incubating plate-imaging microscope - Confocal microscope - All systems must: - Integrate with existing Evident instruments - Use the Olympus cellSens software platform - Support interchangeable Olympus objective lenses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on seamless integration and compatibility with current Evident/Olympus systems - Focus on organoid imaging at multiple scales and developmental time points - Ensures reproducible workflows and efficient research processes - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase a microscope suite consisting of three imaging systems: a widefield fluorescence microscope, an incubating plate-imaging microscope, and a confocal microscope from Evident Canada. These systems will integrate with existing Evident instruments to ensure a seamless workflow in the Live Cell Imaging core facility. The procurement emphasizes continuity in hardware and software to maintain reproducible workflows and efficient research processes. The systems have unique technical capabilities for organoid imaging at multiple scales and developmental time points.