PHSA 03840 - A2O Advanced Automated Osmometer

Notice of Intent to Direct Award

Issued: February 25, 2021
File #: PHSA 03840
NOI Title: A2O Advanced Automated Osmometer
Provincial Health Services Authority

Notice is hereby given that Provincial Health Services Authority ("PHSA") is directly awarding a Contract to the following supplier to provide 1 unit A2O Advanced Automated Osmometer for 1 year at an estimated value of CAD$97.5K with tax.

Advanced Instruments, LLC
Two Technology Way/781-320-9000 Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 USA

In accordance with applicable trade agreements, PHSA has chosen not to proceed with a competitive process for the following reason:
· the goods or services can be supplied only by the selected supplier and no alternative or substitute exists for the following reasons:
1. to ensure compatibility with existing goods, or to maintain specialized goods that must be maintained by the manufacturer of those goods or its representative;

St. Paul's Hospital Laboratory requires an A2O Advanced Automated Osmometer platform in order to ensure all technical procedures remain compatible with current testing. The A2O uses Freeze Point Technology, which provides the highest accurate and precise test results. The A2O can complete up to twenty (20) samples loads and allows for self-cleaning which is essential for the lab technicians. Only Advanced Instruments LLC can provide the fully automated Osmometer to meet the necessary compatibility requirement within the lab. Advanced Instruments LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor for this equipment platform in Canada.

Vendors who wish to challenge this decision should submit a detailed written objection for the attention of Fran Zhang by email before 2:00pm Pacific Time, March 08, 2021. PHSA will review any and all issues received by this date and provide due consideration to each objection.
Please Reference File: # PHSA 03840 on all written correspondence.