Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Nathan King
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
n.king@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 is conducting an RFP for Imaging-Based Sorting Cytometer
The Department of Immunology is seeking an imaging-based cell sorter to help support the innovative research activities of the Department’s scientists. This instrument, funded by a grant from the CFI John R Evans Leaders Fund, will help in the investigation of antigen presenting cell: T-cell interactions, immune system cellular cross-talk, and protein: protein interactions at the immune synapse. To conduct cutting-edge research in these areas, cellular analysis based on where proteins are located will be key. The imaging-based cell sorter will allow in the segregation and downstream analysis of key cellular subpopulations based on visual parameters in addition to traditional whole-cell fluorescence signature cytometry
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/ on or before Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Not Applicable
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 year with the option to extend for four years
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications 5
Minimum Specifications 55
Optional Specifications 5
Delivery, Installation and Testing 5
Training 5
Warranty and Service 5
Financial Submission 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.
