# Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0159

Negative-pressure biocontainment caging compatible with the University of Alberta’s Tecniplast equipment

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** ACAN 2026-0159
**NAICS:** 339112, 423490

The University of Alberta is seeking negative-pressure biocontainment caging for research animals, with compatibility to its existing Tecniplast equipment as a key requirement.
- **Government buyer:** University of Alberta.
- **Requested equipment:** Negative-pressure biocontainment caging for mice, hamsters, and rats; quantities and part numbers are not specified.
- **OEM / recommended supplier:** **Techniplast USA Inc.** is identified as the recommended supplier and original source of the existing equipment platform.
- **Compatibility requirements:** Caging must work with the institution’s existing Tecniplast infrastructure, including interchangeable blower units, filters, and water bottles.
- **Procurement rationale:** Using compatible equipment is intended to avoid duplicating equipment, spare parts, and consumables; reduce storage needs and technical disruption; and avoid validating a second equipment platform for established facility procedures.

### Description

The University of Alberta is seeking negative-pressure biocontainment caging for mice, hamsters, and rats. The systems must be compatible with existing Tecniplast infrastructure, including interchangeable blower units, filters, and water bottles. The notice states that purchasing compatible products from the original supplier would avoid duplication of equipment, spare parts, and consumables, reduce storage and technical disruption, and avoid validating a second equipment platform. Techniplast USA Inc. is identified as the recommended supplier, and the notice indicates the products and services cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers.

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