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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

University of Alberta - Request for Proposal - Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) Instrument

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AB-2026-03774Canada

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The University of Alberta is issuing a request for proposals to acquire a Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) instrument for use by the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, with the solicitation numbered AB-2026-03774 and posted on May 14, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to laboratory equipment manufacturing. The instrument is intended to support advanced research in molecular interactions within the university's immunology and microbiology programs, with performance expected to take place in Alberta. Paul Wain serves as the primary contracting authority and can be contacted via email for inquiries. The tender is classified under the Government of Canada’s procurement framework, though the specific set-aside status is not designated, and interested vendors must comply with all requirements outlined in the formal solicitation document available through the Canada Buys portal.

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University of Alberta seeks Bio-Layer Interferometry instrument proposals by May 29, 2026, for research use.

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Government of Canada → University of AlbertaView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

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Alberta, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → University of Alberta
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Paul WainContracting Authority

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The University of Alberta is seeking proposals for the supply of a Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) instrument for the department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.