Quebec SEAO #20181201

Cell Microsystems BioFlux 1000HT flow microfluidics system and support

Santé Québec EMTL-U is seeking a specialized flow microfluidics platform for live-cell research at the Centre de recherche de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. - Buyer: Santé Québec Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal – Universitaire (Santé Québec EMTL-U). - Requested system: Cell Microsystems BioFlux 1000HT, quantity 1; Cell Microsystems is the proposed supplier and identified OEM. - Capabilities: Supports 6-, 24-, and 48-well plates and up to 24 independent experiments per plate, depending on configuration; programmable shear stress from 0 to 200 dyn/cm²; unidirectional, bidirectional, and pulsatile flow; sample-level temperature and gas control; and configurations with two independent inlets. - Imaging and integration: Coordinates flow control with automated microscope operation and image acquisition, including multi-position and time-series imaging. Compatible with motorized inverted microscopes such as ZEISS Axio Observer and Leica DMi8, or equivalent/newer platforms. - Included equipment and software: Required interfaces, inserts, accessories, software, drivers, and licenses for a complete system. - Services: On-site installation, commissioning, microscope and imaging integration, user training, and two years of extended-warranty maintenance and technical support, including phone, email, and on-site support when needed. - The notice identifies Cell Microsystems as the only supplier known to the buyer to provide the required system; other companies are invited to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements.

Description

Santé Québec EMTL-U intends to negotiate a contract without a public tender for a BioFlux 1000HT flow microfluidics system for research at the Centre de recherche de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. The integrated system must support controlled live-cell flow testing, microscopy, image acquisition, and automated coordination of flow and imaging, with specified plate formats and technical capabilities. The procurement includes the required interfaces, accessories, software, installation, commissioning, integration, and on-site user training. Interested companies must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements by submitting the response form and supporting documentation by email by November 15, 2026.

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