Description
Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Raymond Siguenza
150 College Street, 3rd Floor, Room 350
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E2
raymond.siguenza@utoronto.ca
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The University, through the Department of Chemistry, is looking to acquire five customized digital microfluidics controllers that will significantly enhance our capabilities in both laboratory and field settings. Each controller must be equipped to program and precisely control a variety of droplet operations, catering to an array of applications in microfluidics.
All units will integrate automated magnet manipulation for immunoassays and feature sensitive detectors for chemiluminescence detection, ensuring high-performance analytics. Specifically, two of the controllers will be tailored for laboratory environments, incorporating advanced epifluorescence detection capabilities and pump-driven reagent delivery systems to facilitate complex assay development. The remaining three controllers will be designed for fieldwork, featuring robust battery power for extended operability away from electrical mains, enabling us to conduct on-site testing and analyses efficiently. We are developing a variety of assays, including immunofluorescence, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and other related tests.
This strategic acquisition will not only streamline our workflows but also expand our research potential in various applications, from clinical diagnostics to environmental monitoring.
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated.
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/89157 on or before Thursday, February 27, 2025 (2:00:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: N/A
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
- The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
- The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
CONTRACT DETAILS
Term of one (1) year with two (2) years extension option.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications 15
Technical Requirements 45
Delivery and Installation 10
Warranty and Service 10
Pricing 20
Total 100
NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.
