# Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-06505

Direct Award: SIHIdry CD S160 Laboratory Vacuum Pump Systems for University of Alberta

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** AB-2026-06505
**NAICS:** 423490

The University of Alberta's Trades and Infrastructure Maintenance department is directly procuring SIHIdry CD S160 laboratory vacuum pump systems for ESB to ensure compatibility with existing laboratory equipment.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of Alberta, Trades and Infrastructure Maintenance
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - SIHI (OEM)
  - TDH Fluid System Inc. (sole authorized distributor for SIHI gas products in Alberta and Saskatchewan)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - SIHIdry CD S160 Laboratory Vacuum Pump System
    - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
- Notable Requirements:
  - Direct award with no competitive bidding
  - Compatibility with existing laboratory equipment and specialized goods
  - Procurement categorized under commodity code 2335 (laboratory and measuring, observing, and testing equipment), subcategory laboratory pumps and tubing
- Only SIHI vacuum pump systems are considered due to compatibility and authorized distribution

### Description

The Trades and Infrastructure Maintenance department at the University of Alberta is requesting to purchase SIHIdry CD S160 systems for ESB to ensure compatibility with existing goods and maintain specialized equipment. TDH Fluid System Inc. is the sole and authorized distributor for the SIHI gas product in Alberta and Saskatchewan. This procurement is a direct award with no competitive bidding process. The contract falls under laboratory and scientific equipment, specifically laboratory vacuum pumps.

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