Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0066

Sole Source Procurement of Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor for Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

This opportunity involves the University of Calgary's planned sole source procurement for a specialized laboratory instrument. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - OEM: Sakura Finetek (manufacturer of Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI) - Sole authorized Canadian distributor: Somagen Diagnostics Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor - Purpose: Histopathology tissue processing - Quantity: Not specified - Part number: Not specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Equipment must match existing platform for validated workflows, staff competency, and diagnostic quality - No alternative suppliers or competitive bids are being solicited - The procurement is a notice of proposed award, not a competitive tender

Description

The procurement is for the Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor, a highly specialized and integrated equipment required for histopathology tissue processing within a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. This equipment is a continuation of an existing platform already in use at the University of Calgary, ensuring continuity of validated workflows, staff competency, and diagnostic quality. The acquisition is pursued as a sole source due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the need to maintain consistency with the current system. Somagen Diagnostics Inc. is identified as the sole authorized Canadian distributor for this equipment. The procurement is a notice of proposed award and is not a competitive tender.

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