Name: Système avancé d’imagerie et d’analyse de cellules vivantes de niveau recherche
Creator: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Full 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.

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Basic information

Reference

cb-905-83119512

Solicitation no.

26-58064

Buyer

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Notice type

Advance Contract Award Notice

Method

Advance contract award notice

Procurement category

*GD

Trade agreements

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

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 delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Contract term

July 10, 2026 → October 16, 2026

Key dates

Published

June 18, 2026

Closes

July 4, 2026

Amendment no.

001

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

1
CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC.
3 contracts won· latest February 6, 2026
CAD $366K
total awarded
2
SnowHouse Solutions
2 contracts won· latest November 25, 2025
CAD $181.9K
total awarded
3
ZURICH INSTRUMENTS AG
2 contracts won· latest August 28, 2026
CAD $100.8K
total awarded
4
HAMAMATSU CORPORATION
2 contracts won· latest November 19, 2025
CAD $67.2K
total awarded
5
Light Conversion USA
2 contracts won· latest January 16, 2026

CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC. 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.

Time left to bid

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Renewal outlook

Renewal expected

July 2029

High confidenceabout 34 months away

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Buyer profile

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

LevelFederal

LocationOntario

Tenders posted441

Contracts awarded271

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