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University of Alberta - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - ACAN 2026-0164 Integrated Single-Cell Spatial Mass Spectrometry Platform (timsTOF flex + 15T timsMRMS)

University of Alberta

Published: Oct 23, 2026

Updated: Oct 24, 2026

Source: Alberta Purchasing Connection

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, health and medical services, education and training and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Laboratory, Higher Education and Laboratories. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Department recently looking for Integrated Single-Cell Spatial Mass Spectrometry Platform (timsTOF fleX+ 15T timsMRMS) only Bruker provides the specific integrated timsTOF fleX and timsMRMS configuration required to meet the project's technical specifications, including dual ESI/MALDI sources, high-resolution trapped ion mobility separation, and compatibility with the University's existing 15T FT-ICR magnet. Based on the technical justification provided, alternative suppliers cannot offer an equivalent integrated solution that meets all mandatory requirements while leveraging the existing infrastructure. Therefore, Bruker is identified as the only supplier capable of providing the required instrument configuration. Therefore, compatible products and services cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers. Based on the unique technical requirements of the research I will recommend Bruker Ltd. Commodity Categories: Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on October 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Alberta

University of Alberta has issued 130 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Alberta in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.