ACAN - Automated Microscopy Platform

Solicitation number WS5420145315

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/12/19 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description
    AMENDMENT TO RESPONSE DEADLINE CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by December 19, 2025at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after 14:00EDT will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submittinga statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. Definition of the Requirement The Mechanistic Studies Division of Health Canada’s Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau (EHSRB) has a requirement for the supply of an automated microscopy platform upgrade. The system must include a high-performance, motorized microscope capable of supporting advanced imaging and automated analysis. The requirement also includes annual warranty, maintenance and support services, software, installation and on-site training.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 4 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/12/01.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    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:

    • Exclusive Rights
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Burns, Vanessa (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-her)
    Email
    vanessa.burns@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Department of Health (HC)
    Address
    Address Locator 0900C2
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K9
    Canada
    Bidding details

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    4 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable
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