University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance System

The University of Calgary (UCalgary) intends to purchase the NMR Console Avance NEO 400 MHZ Nanobay system, including superconducting magnet, from Bruker Ltd. The UCalgary Faculty of Science currently operates multiple Bruker NMR systems, including two 400 MHz NMR systems. One of the 400 MHz systems has hardware components that are considered ‘end of life’ or obsolete, necessitating a replacement and upgrade. This major upgrade includes the NMR console, a new broadband multinuclear BBFO probe, a BCU temperature control accessory, an air dryer, a full workstation, and an upgraded Topspin acquisition and processing software. To ensure compatibility with the existing system and maintain smooth operations, the replacement and upgrade are being purchased from the same manufacturer. It is the faculty’s understanding that Bruker is the sole supplier for this upgrade and there are no other equivalent systems available that meet all their technical and operational requirements.