Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #AN-26-012
Acquisition of Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7 Microscope for CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
AN-26-012
NAICS
423450
Santé Québec - CHU Sainte-Justine, through the Centre de recherche Azrieli, is announcing its intent to acquire a specialized microscope for advanced research purposes. - Government Buyer: - Santé Québec - CHU Sainte-Justine - Centre de recherche Azrieli de Santé Québec - OEM Highlight: - Zeiss is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7 microscope - No specific part number or quantity provided - Key features required: - Multifunctional objectives for multiple magnification levels - Automatic optical parameter adjustments via Autocorr objectives - Airyscan 2 super-resolution hardware for enhanced imaging - Automated reagent administration system - Predictive maintenance capabilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The microscope must support a multi-user research environment - The procurement is justified by the unique technical capabilities of the Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7 - This is a notice of intent, not a competitive tender - Funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation as part of the ReproVision research program
Description
The Centre de recherche Azrieli de Santé Québec - CHU Sainte-Justine intends to acquire a Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7 microscope as part of the ReproVision research program funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. This high-tech scientific instrument offers multifunctional objectives for multiple magnification levels without physical changes, automatic optical parameter adjustments, super-resolution hardware technology, automated reagent administration, and predictive maintenance features. The procurement is justified by the technical and operational advantages of this specific microscope model. The notice is a notice of intent and not a call for tenders.