Two Mass Spectrometry Systems and One Liquid Chromatograph System
Solicitation number UWORFPSR-1938
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/08/26 12:00 EDT
Description
Suppliers can find the complete tender document(s), at no cost, on: https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca.
Procuring Entity:
University of Western Ontario (Western)
Procurement Services
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7
Contact:
Scott Roth sroth6@uwo.ca
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal.
Description:
The RFP is an invitation to submit offers for the Supply and Install of Two Mass Spectrometry Systems and One Liquid Chromatography System for Spatial-omics Research.
Brain injury and disease is plagued by complexities associated with molecular, cellular, and tissue heterogeneity and the spatial interconnectivity of neuronal networks. The future of therapeutic intervention will require identification of spatially resolved cell type- and tissue-specific targets within anatomical context for the development of next-generation disease-modifying therapies and to monitor therapeutic efficacy.
We are establishing a molecular imaging suite for advanced and high-throughput multi-modal and multi-omic evaluation of diverse cellular biomarkers by liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) at high spatial resolution and sensitivity. Using the requested infrastructure, we will combine mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), single cell spatial-omics, digital histopathology, and advanced computation to build a platform tasked with driving discovery of spatially identified targets.
Two mass spectrometry (MS) systems and one ultra performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system are requested. One system will be for Discovery and Innovation applications, performing high resolution MS imaging and single cell spatial-omics (proteomics, lipidomics) by nanoLC-MS/MS as described. One system will be used for Translational and High-throughput applications, performing targeted and multiplexed MS imaging using mass tags or reporter ions for spatial biomarker and biomolecule analysis and rapid high-throughput analysis of clinical cohorts as described.
Computational hardware and software support for advanced MS image and spatial-omics data annotation and analysis is also requested. Workstations will be for data evaluation, molecular annotation, identification, visualization, advanced statistical comparisons/analyses, segmentation, co-registration, and construction of three-dimensional datasets as described.
All equipment will be housed in the Biomolecular Core Facility Biological Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Western’s preference is to have a single solution; however, it may be necessary to implement multiple products and therefore the proponent(s) response(s) do not need to cover all platforms as Western may select multiple solutions to cover all of its needs.
Refer to the RFP document for further information.
Budget:
The available budget for all items requested good and services is CAD$4,500,000 plus taxes.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document
Submission Details:
All tender submissions must be uploaded electronically at https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca
Submission Deadline:
August 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document(s)
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Scored Submission Requirements:
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
This procurement is covered by Chapter 19 of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
Delivery Date:
2026-2027
Duration of Agreement:
Upon receipt of equipment and satisfaction of obligations as set out in the Agreement.
Additional Options:
Available in the tender document(s)
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, Western may identify one or more Suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification. See tender document(s) for further detail.
Prequalification:
Not Applicable
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this Tender Notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document(s) which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document(s) and this Tender Notice, the tender document(s) will take precedence.
Procuring Entity:
University of Western Ontario (Western)
Procurement Services
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7
Contact:
Scott Roth sroth6@uwo.ca
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal.
Description:
The RFP is an invitation to submit offers for the Supply and Install of Two Mass Spectrometry Systems and One Liquid Chromatography System for Spatial-omics Research.
Brain injury and disease is plagued by complexities associated with molecular, cellular, and tissue heterogeneity and the spatial interconnectivity of neuronal networks. The future of therapeutic intervention will require identification of spatially resolved cell type- and tissue-specific targets within anatomical context for the development of next-generation disease-modifying therapies and to monitor therapeutic efficacy.
We are establishing a molecular imaging suite for advanced and high-throughput multi-modal and multi-omic evaluation of diverse cellular biomarkers by liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) at high spatial resolution and sensitivity. Using the requested infrastructure, we will combine mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), single cell spatial-omics, digital histopathology, and advanced computation to build a platform tasked with driving discovery of spatially identified targets.
Two mass spectrometry (MS) systems and one ultra performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system are requested. One system will be for Discovery and Innovation applications, performing high resolution MS imaging and single cell spatial-omics (proteomics, lipidomics) by nanoLC-MS/MS as described. One system will be used for Translational and High-throughput applications, performing targeted and multiplexed MS imaging using mass tags or reporter ions for spatial biomarker and biomolecule analysis and rapid high-throughput analysis of clinical cohorts as described.
Computational hardware and software support for advanced MS image and spatial-omics data annotation and analysis is also requested. Workstations will be for data evaluation, molecular annotation, identification, visualization, advanced statistical comparisons/analyses, segmentation, co-registration, and construction of three-dimensional datasets as described.
All equipment will be housed in the Biomolecular Core Facility Biological Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Western’s preference is to have a single solution; however, it may be necessary to implement multiple products and therefore the proponent(s) response(s) do not need to cover all platforms as Western may select multiple solutions to cover all of its needs.
Refer to the RFP document for further information.
Budget:
The available budget for all items requested good and services is CAD$4,500,000 plus taxes.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document
Submission Details:
All tender submissions must be uploaded electronically at https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca
Submission Deadline:
August 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document(s)
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
- Appendix B- Submission Form
- Appendix C- Rate Bid Form
- Appendix D- Reference Form
- Appendix E1- Common Deliverables - Deliverables and Technical Questionnaire (Excel .xlsx only)
- Appendix E2- Mass Spectrometer (Discovery & Innovation System# 1) - Deliverables and Technical Questionnaire (Excel .xlsx only)
- Appendix E3- Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography - Deliverables and Technical Questionnaire (Excel .xlsx only)
- Appendix E4- Mass Spectrometer (Translational & High-throughput System# 2) - Deliverables and Technical Questionnaire (Excel .xlsx only)
- Appendix E5- Data analysis and post-processing hardware and software - Deliverables and Technical Questionnaire (Excel .xlsx only)
- Appendix F- Western’s Commitment to Sustainability in Procurement and Supporting Documents
- Appendix G- Proponents Checklist
Scored Submission Requirements:
- Mandatory Requirements
- Experience, Qualifications and References
- Technical Requirements
- Service and Support
- Sustainability
- Value- Added Ideas
- Accessibility (AODA)
- Pricing
- In-kind
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
This procurement is covered by Chapter 19 of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
Delivery Date:
2026-2027
Duration of Agreement:
Upon receipt of equipment and satisfaction of obligations as set out in the Agreement.
Additional Options:
Available in the tender document(s)
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, Western may identify one or more Suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification. See tender document(s) for further detail.
Prequalification:
Not Applicable
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this Tender Notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document(s) which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document(s) and this Tender Notice, the tender document(s) will take precedence.
Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/12/18.
Trade agreements
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Please refer to tender description or tender documents
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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University of Western Ontario
- Address
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Procurement Services, Suite 6100, Support Services Building, University of Western OntarioLondon, Ontario, N6A 3K7Canada
- Contracting authority
- Scott Roth
- Phone
- 519-661-2111 x82779
- Email
- sroth6@uwo.ca
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