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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 26, 2025
Published
July 28, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarLaboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing EquipmentOntario
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
D-Mark Biosciences
Contract value
CAD $127.9K
Award date
2025-09-17
Supplier location
Toronto, Ontario
Request for Proposal

Full description

RFP – Automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities

RFP # 25-58095
France Lemelin
Telephone: (343) 550-6252
E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
There is security requirement associated with this solicitation.
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement apply to this solicitation.

Requirement

The NRC has a requirement for the delivery of an automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities. The delivery is required in Montreal, Quebec on or before October 31, 2025.

Note to Bidders

The bidders must submit fixed price. All prices must be submitted in Canadian currency. Customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra.

Evaluation Process

Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal.

Inquiries

To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) days prior to the bid closing date.

France Lemelin
Senior Contracting Officer
Finance and Procurement Services Directorate
National Research Council Canada
Telephone: (343) 550-6252
E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

AI Summary

RFP – Automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities RFP # 25-58095 France Lemelin Telephone: (343) 550-6252 E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Ther...

AI Analysis

Medium complexity

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking an automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities to be delivered in Montreal, Quebec. This tender is open to suppliers who can meet the mandatory criteria outlined in the Request for Proposal. The NRC is a federal-level buyer, and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement apply to this solicitation.

What they need
  • Automated liquid handler
  • Aptamer screening capabilities
  • Delivery in Montreal, Quebec on or before October 31, 2025
Requirements & eligibility
  • Security requirement associated with this solicitation
  • Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal
  • Bidders must submit fixed price in Canadian currency
How to read this tender
  • Review the Request for Proposal document carefully to understand the mandatory criteria and evaluation process
  • Note that customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra, so factor this into your pricing
  • Submit all enquiries in writing to the Contracting Authority at least seven days prior to the bid closing date to ensure a response
Tips for small & mid-size suppliers
  • As a Canadian small/medium supplier, consider partnering with other businesses to enhance your bid, especially if you have complementary expertise
  • Review the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement to understand any applicable trade agreements and potential benefits
  • If you are an Indigenous-owned business, look into the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) to see if you can take advantage of any set-asides or preferences
AI-generated · verify against the official documents

Basic information

Reference
cb-380-64859505
Solicitation no.
25-58095 - Amendment 001
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Montréal

Key dates

Published
July 28, 2025
Closes
August 26, 2025
Amendment no.
002
Amendment date
August 26, 2025

Contact

Contact
France Lemelin
Phone
(343) 550-6252
Address
6100 Avenue Royalmount,, Mont-Royal, QC, H4P 2R2, Canada

Likely incumbents

(1)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    NanoTemper Technologies GmbH
    1 contract won· latest October 6, 2025
    CAD $183K
    total awarded

NanoTemper Technologies GmbH is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(33)
Title
Automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities
Reference number
cb-380-64859505
Amendment number
002
Solicitation number
25-58095 - Amendment 001
Publication date
2025-07-28
Tender closing date
2025-08-26T14:00:00
Amendment date
2025-08-26
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*41100000
Unspsc description
*Laboratory and scientific equipment
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Montréal
Contracting entity name
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Contracting entity address line
1200 Montreal road
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0R6
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
France Lemelin
Contact info email
France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Contact info phone
(343) 550-6252
Contact info address line
6100 Avenue Royalmount,
Contact info city
Mont-Royal
Contact info province
QC
Contact info postalcode
H4P 2R2
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/70667/rfp-25-58095---automated-liquid-handler-with-aptamer-screening-capabilities.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/70667/rfp---ddp-25-58095-amendment---modification-001.pdf
Tender description
RFP – Automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities RFP # 25-58095 France Lemelin Telephone: (343) 550-6252 E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca There is security requirement associated with this solicitation. Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement apply to this solicitation. Requirement The NRC has a requirement for the delivery of an automated liquid handler with aptamer screening capabilities. The delivery is required in Montreal, Quebec on or before October 31, 2025. Note to Bidders The bidders must submit fixed price. All prices must be submitted in Canadian currency. Customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra. Evaluation Process Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal. Inquiries To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) days prior to the bid closing date. France Lemelin Senior Contracting Officer Finance and Procurement Services Directorate National Research Council Canada Telephone: (343) 550-6252 E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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