CanadaBuys #ESC-2627-051

Procurement of Gas Chromatograph System with Automated Sampler for Greenhouse Gas Analysis

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Harrow, Ontario, is seeking bids from pre-qualified suppliers for a new gas chromatograph (GC) system with an integrated automated headspace/syringe sampler for greenhouse gas analysis. - Government Buyer: - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Harrow Research and Development Centre - Products and Services Requested: - Gas chromatograph capable of simultaneous detection of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4) - Must meet specific detection limits and analytical precision - Must fit within a 67x57 cm workspace - Must not require helium as a consumable - Integrated automated headspace/syringe sampler - Minimum tray capacity of 250 vials - Compatible with Labco style Exetainer vials (types 1, 3, and 7) - Features include needle purging and programmable injection volumes - Data acquisition workstation with software licenses - Must be compatible with existing Varian 450GC, CTC CombiPAL autosampler, and Compass CDS software - Includes PC workstation (Windows 11 or higher, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dual Ethernet, WiFi, COM port, 24" IPS monitor, keyboard, mouse) - Installation and commissioning by a factory-trained technician - On-site operator training for at least two staff - Preventative maintenance schedule and recommended consumables list (e.g., septa, syringes, carrier gas filters) - Decommissioning and environmentally responsible removal of the redundant gas chromatograph and associated equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Full compatibility with existing Varian 450GC and CTC CombiPAL autosampler equipment and Compass CDS software - Compliance with federal and provincial safety and green procurement policies - Environmentally responsible disposal of old equipment - Technical support required for 5 to 10 years - Warranty for 1 year post-installation, with an option for an additional year - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but compatibility requirements suggest preference for systems interoperable with Varian and CTC Analytics equipment.

Description

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada's (AAFC) in Harrow, Ontario, requires a new gas chromatograph (GC) with an automated headspace/syringe sampler to quantify greenhouse gas emissions including nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and methane from agricultural soils. The instrument must support high-throughput, accurate, and reproducible analysis of gas samples from field experiments. The procurement includes delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training, and removal of redundant equipment. The GC system must be compatible with existing lab protocols and software, and meet specified technical and operational requirements.

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