Opportunity
CanadaBuys #ESC-2627-077
Procurement of Liquid Chromatography System for AAFC Kentville Research Centre
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
ESC-2627-077
NAICS
334516
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking to procure a Liquid Chromatography System for its Kentville Research and Development Centre. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Sub-agency: Kentville Research and Development Centre - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Liquid Chromatography System - Suitable for proteomics and nano-flow applications - Designed for coupling to mass spectrometry - Flow rates from 200 nL/min to 100 µL/min (without flow splitter) - Maximum operating pressure of at least 15,000 psi - Operation within pH 2–10 - Supports 2D LC analysis with auxiliary solvent and trap valve manager - Unattended operation for up to 96 hours with diagnostic data display - Solvent storage for up to three eluents - Micro-binary solvent delivery system with precision <0.25% RSD - Sample handling with injection volumes from 0.1 to 100 µL - Autosampler for 48 or 96 positions with 2.0 mL vials - Temperature-controlled autosampler (4.0–40.0°C) and column chamber - CSA certification required upon delivery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict technical criteria for proteomics and nano-flow LC - Must support unattended operation and advanced diagnostics - CSA certification is mandatory - Only suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI are eligible to bid - Contract Duration: - Estimated at four months from contract start date
Description
This solicitation is an invitation to tender for the purchase of one Liquid Chromatography System suitable for proteomics, nano-flow, designed for coupling to mass spectrometry, with specific technical criteria including flow rates from 200 nL/min to 100 µL/min, maximum operating pressure of at least 15,000 psi, and capability to operate within pH 2–10. The system must support 2D LC analysis, unattended operation for up to 96 hours, include solvent storage for up to three eluents, and be CSA certified upon delivery. The contract duration is estimated at 4 months, with delivery at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Kentville Research and Development Centre. Only suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI may bid.