Opportunity
CanadaBuys #27-078
York University procurement of a von Hagens plastinated specimen collection
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
27-078
NAICS
423490
York University is seeking plastinated specimens for anatomy education at its School of Medicine, Keele Campus. - Buyer: York University, School of Medicine, Keele Campus. - Requested collection: A curated von Hagens plastinated specimen collection for anatomy learning. - Named supplier: Gubener Plastinate GmbH is identified as the pre-selected supplier for the collection. - Other suppliers: The ACAN invites other suppliers to submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating that they can meet the requirements. - Products, quantities, and part numbers: The specific specimen list and estimated quantities are not included in the provided notice summary; no part numbers are provided. - Term: An initial 60-month contract term is proposed, with one optional 24-month extension, for a potential total of 84 months.
Description
York University is seeking plastinated specimens for the Anatomy learning experience at its School of Medicine, Keele Campus. The notice recommends a curated von Hagens collection sourced through Gubener Plastinate GmbH in Heidelberg, Germany, configured for the first cohort starting in 2028. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) for an intended award to a pre-identified supplier; other suppliers may submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating that they meet the requirements. The tentative delivery date is July 1, 2028, and the proposed agreement is for 60 months with one optional 24-month extension.