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Advanced Research Grade Live-Cell Imaging and Analysis System

Solicitation number 26-58064

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/07/04 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Status Status Expired

Description

The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the supply of 1 Advanced Research Grade Live-Cell Imaging and Analysis System. The live-cell imaging and analysis instrument is vital for the Cell Technology Facility. A fully integrated live-cell imaging and analysis instrument with automated acquisition, pre-defined assay execution, and hardware-based sample processing features will ensure consistency, reproducibility, and efficiency, along with new capabilities.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 3 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/07/10.

Trade agreements

  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Address

1200 Montreal Road|1200 chemin Montréal

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6
Canada
Contracting authority
Marie Josée Lachance
Phone
(343) 990-6420
Email
MarieJosee.Lachance@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
26-58064_ACAN.pdf 001 EN 18 2026/06/18
26-58064_PAC.pdf 001 FR 4 2026/06/18
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Summary information

Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Region of opportunity
National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract duration
3 month(s)
Procurement method
Advance Contract Award Notice
Commodity - UNSPSC
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