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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Turnkey live-cell imaging system with environmental control, phase-contrast, fluorescence, and analysis software for NCR delivery under Government of Canada subcontract.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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Supply and delivery of a turnkey live-cell imaging system for non-invasive, long-term monitoring of cell cultures inside an incubator with phase-contrast and fluorescence imaging, environmental control, and integrated analysis software.

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