Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto intends to expand its analytical instrumentation capabilities with the acquisition of two High-Resolution Mass Spectrometers. The instruments will be hosted in the Lash Miller Building. Both instruments will be used for proteomics and small-molecule analysis. The spectrometers should possess high mass accuracy in order to achieve the highest possible confidence in peptide and small molecule identification.
Our research objectives require mass spectrometers to analyze complex protein and small-molecule samples for identification, characterization and quantification of peptides and small molecules. The two high-resolution mass spectrometers should be coupled to (1) a nano-LC and (2) a regular HPLC, both to be used for small-molecule and proteome analysis. Complex proteome samples will be extracted from cell culture systems and primary cell and tissue samples. Small molecule samples will be extracted from environmental matrices (e.g., drinking water), cell culture systems, and tissue samples. The spectrometer should have the capacity to comprehensively identify protein and small molecules in highly complex samples. Software and hardware for proteome analysis is required to quantify peptide and protein levels in extremely mass-limited samples.
Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Appendix Form
Appendix B: Submission Form
Appendix C: Rate Bid Form
Appendix D: References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Rated Criteria CategoryWeighting.................................................................................. (Points)
C.1 Experience and Qualifications...................................................................................15
C.2 Minimum Requirements.............................................................................................45
C.3 Delivery, Installation, Testing, and Training Requirements........................................15
C.4 Warranty and Long Term Service Agreement............................................................10
D. Pricing.......................................................................................................................15
Total Points.........................................................................................................................100
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
This procurement is covered by:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
The term of the agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year. It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around August, 2018.
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
