Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0072
University of Calgary Awards Contract for Biochemical and Wet Lab Services for Alzheimer’s Research
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
2026RSS0072
NAICS
541380
The University of Calgary is awarding a service contract to support Alzheimer’s disease research: - Government buyer: - University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) - OEM/vendor: - Amira Medical Technologies Inc. (sole vendor and OEM) - Products/services requested: - Biochemical and wet lab services for Alzheimer’s disease research - Spectral analysis using proprietary spectral confocal microscopy methods - No specific products or part numbers listed - Unique or notable requirements: - Direct award (non-competitive) due to Amira’s proprietary technology and expertise - Services support early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using advanced spectral analysis - Contract includes a one-year term with a possible one-year renewal, contingent on funding - Trade agreement exception applies to this award
Description
The University of Calgary intends to award a service contract to Amira Medical Technologies for biochemical and wet lab services related to Alzheimer’s disease research. Amira Medical Technologies specializes in diagnostic methods using spectral confocal microscopy and has proprietary spectral analysis methods critical for the project. The contract is planned for one year with a potential one-year renewal, subject to future funding availability. This procurement is a direct award with a trade agreement exception and no bidding process is required.