CanadaBuys #26-58029

High-Throughput Liquid Dispensing Robot Procurement for NRC Mississauga

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a high-throughput liquid dispensing robot for laboratory experimentation at its Mississauga facility. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - OFRM and NRC Mississauga offices - Senior Procurement Officer: Daniel Rusthoven - Products & Services Requested: - 1 liquid dispensing robot with 80-channel pipetting (1-1,000 µL) - Modular, interchangeable components: pipettes, gripper, heating and agitation modules - Integrated waste disposal - Open protocol library and open-source software - Touchscreen, video camera, WiFi, USB 2.0, Ethernet connectivity - Maximum footprint: 100x80x100 cm; maximum weight: 100 kg - Minimum 1-year manufacturer warranty (parts and labor) - Installation: On-site delivery, assembly, calibration, and configuration - Training: On-site, in English, covering operation and features, within 6 weeks of delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Robot must support open-source software and open protocol libraries - Modular design for flexible workflows - Environmental packaging compliance - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction - Delivery required within 16 weeks of contract award; installation and training within 6 weeks of delivery - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; only Canadian suppliers are eligible under procurement policy.

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers to provide a liquid dispensing robot designed for high throughput experimentation. The robot must support complex workflows with full automation and hardware capable of reading protocols. The contract duration is estimated at 15 months, with deliverables required within 16 weeks after contract award. The procurement is open to Canadian suppliers only, under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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