CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04744

Procurement of Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

The University of Calgary's veterinary diagnostic laboratory is seeking to procure the Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor through a sole source acquisition. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - OEM: Sakura - Sole authorized Canadian distributor: Somagen Diagnostics Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor - Used for histopathology tissue processing - No specific part number or quantity provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must match the current platform in use for validated workflows - Ensures staff competency and diagnostic quality - Sole source procurement to maintain consistency and integration with existing systems - Not a new technology introduction, but a continuation of existing platform strategy

Description

The University of Calgary is pursuing the acquisition of the Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor as a sole source due to its specialized functionality required for histopathology tissue processing in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. This equipment is the current platform in use and maintaining consistency is critical for validated workflows, staff competency, and diagnostic quality. The acquisition will integrate into the existing environment and support ongoing veterinary diagnostic services without disruption. Somagen Diagnostics Inc. is understood to be the sole authorized Canadian distributor for this equipment, representing a continuation of an existing platform strategy rather than new technology.

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