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Sole Source Service and Preventative Maintenance for Thermo Fisher Laboratory Instruments

Public Health Ontario (PHO) is seeking a sole source provider for service and preventative maintenance of Thermo Fisher laboratory instruments used in molecular PCR and Sanger sequencing applications. - Government Buyer: - Public Health Ontario (PHO) - OEMs Highlighted: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (including Life Technologies Inc.) - Vendors Mentioned: - Life Technologies Inc. (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) - Products/Services Requested: - Service and preventative maintenance for the following Thermo Fisher instruments: - QUANTSTUDIO 5 - QUANTSTUDIO 7 FLEX - SIMPLIAMP Thermo Cycler - VARIOSKAN LUX 30 - 3500xL Genetic Analyzer - Services include: - Remote support (telephone, email, online) - On-site support with two business day response - Annual preventive maintenance visit - Software updates and upgrades - Parts replacement and repair - Annual compliance certification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Life Technologies is the only provider capable of servicing these proprietary Thermo Fisher platforms - PHO will consider other suppliers if they can demonstrate equivalent capability via a Statement of Capabilities - Rapid on-site response and comprehensive support are required - Estimated contract value: $524,606.06 plus HST for one year

Description

Public Health Ontario (PHO) intends to award a one-year contract to Life Technologies, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, for service and preventative maintenance of specific molecular PCR and Sanger sequencing instruments used in their laboratories across Ontario. The contract covers maintenance of proprietary Thermo Fisher platforms including QUANTSTUDIO 5, QUANTSTUDIO 7 FLEX, SIMPLIAMP Thermo Cycler, VARIOSKAN LUX 30, and 3500xL Genetic Analyzer. PHO considers Life Technologies the sole provider capable of meeting these requirements but is open to other suppliers demonstrating capability through a Statement of Capabilities. The contract period is from October 3, 2026, to October 2, 2027, with an estimated value of $524,606.06 plus HST.

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