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University of Western Ontario Solicits Mass Spectrometry and Liquid Chromatography Systems for Spatial-Omics Research

The University of Western Ontario is seeking proposals for advanced laboratory equipment to support spatial-omics research at its Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. - Government Buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western) - Procurement Services office - Biomolecular Core Facility Biological Mass Spectrometry Laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - Two high-resolution mass spectrometry systems - For spatial-omics research, including imaging and single cell analysis - One liquid chromatography system - Supports high-resolution molecular imaging - Installation services for all systems - Advanced computation hardware and software for data analysis - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support high-resolution MS imaging, single cell spatial-omics, and digital histopathology - Suppliers must provide technical questionnaires for each system and data analysis hardware/software - Sustainability commitments are mandatory - Total budget is CAD$4,500,000 plus taxes - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The procurement covers both equipment supply and installation, with a focus on advanced molecular imaging and computational capabilities

Description

This solicitation invites offers for the supply and installation of two mass spectrometry systems and one liquid chromatography system for spatial-omics research. The project aims to establish a molecular imaging suite for high-resolution, high-sensitivity multi-modal and multi-omic evaluation of cellular biomarkers. The equipment will be housed at the Biomolecular Core Facility Biological Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The budget for all items is CAD$4,500,000 plus taxes. The scope includes high-resolution MS imaging, single cell spatial-omics, digital histopathology, and advanced computation hardware and software.

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