# Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #DAL2026-23378754

Real-time cell monitoring equipment for female genital tract research

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** DAL2026-23378754
**NAICS:** 423490

Dalhousie University is seeking real-time cell monitoring equipment for female genital tract research.
- Buyer: Dalhousie University, supporting the Lithgow Research Group.
- Procurement: Competitive request for proposal for equipment to study host-microbe interactions, including in vitro modeling of anaerobic vaginal bacteria and their interactions with genital tract cells.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, vendors, product models, part numbers, or quantities are specified in the notice.
- Requirements: Real-time cell monitoring capability for the described research applications.
- Period: Contract duration is listed as 6, but the unit is unspecified; no start or end dates, option years, or subscription term are provided.

### Description

Dalhousie University is seeking real-time cell monitoring equipment to study host-microbe interactions in the female genital tract. The equipment will enable in vitro modelling of anaerobic vaginal bacteria and their interactions with genital tract cells. The research examines how vaginal microbiota affect endocervical susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy complications. The resulting research and infrastructure are intended to advance understanding of female genital tract infections and microbiome imbalances.

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