# CanadaBuys #AB-2026-07365

University of Alberta seeks Molecular Devices HCS imaging system and ImageXpress HCS.ai upgrade

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** AB-2026-07365
**NAICS:** 423450

The University of Alberta is seeking imaging equipment and an upgrade for the Cross Cancer Institute’s Cell Imaging Facility.
- **Buyer:** University of Alberta; Cross Cancer Institute, Cell Imaging Facility.
- **OEM:** **Molecular Devices** is the manufacturer of the requested imaging system and upgrade.
- **Vendor:** Fisher Scientific is identified in the notice as the exclusive available supplier for Molecular Devices systems and upgrades.
- **Requested items:** One new Molecular Devices High Content Screening (HCS) Imaging System and an upgrade to the facility’s existing ImageXpress HCS.ai unit. Quantities and part numbers are not provided.
- **Notable requirements:** The system is described as offering rapid plate-imaging speed, high resolution, and magnification.

### Description

The University of Alberta is issuing an Advanced Contract Award Notice for a new High Content Screening (HCS) Imaging System and an upgrade to an existing ImageXpress HCS.ai unit at the Cross Cancer Institute's Cell Imaging Facility. The system is described as providing rapid plate-imaging speed, high resolution, and magnification. Molecular Devices supplies its imaging systems and upgrades exclusively through Fisher Scientific, which the notice identifies as the only available provider.

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