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ACAN - UofT, Ethic Reports, Data Access
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OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY
PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Procurement: Health Canada intends to award a contract for the collection and shipping of blood/serum and urine samples.
- Project Scope and Objectives: The project aims to conduct scientific research supporting health-related policy decisions by collecting samples from occupationally exposed groups (firefighters and beauty industry workers) and accessing biobanked samples from the Ontario Health Study. Key objectives include recruiting participants, obtaining ethical approvals, and delivering biological samples to Health Canada’s laboratory.
- Contract Type and Estimated Value: The contract is valued at $212,620, which includes an initial term from the date of award until May 31, 2026, with an optional extension until March 31, 2027.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Department of Health (Health Canada) on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- Contact Details: Marco Ghattas
Email: [email protected] - Important Dates:
- Posted: January 8, 2026
- Due: January 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST
- Performance Period: Until May 31, 2026 (with one option year).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities Needed:
- Participant recruitment and subjective questionnaire administration.
- Collection and shipping of blood and urine samples complying with regulatory standards.
- Specific Technologies/Approaches: Must facilitate the shipping of samples on dry ice to Health Canada’s laboratory.
- Deliverables and Performance Standards: Timely collection and shipment of specified biological samples.
- Evaluation Criteria: Suppliers must prove capability through a Statement of Capabilities that matches the requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience: Previous experience with health studies or collaborations with public health entities.
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional expertise in managing biological sample banks or related research programs may provide competitive advantage.
This opportunity presents a strategic fit for organizations that meet the outlined mandatory requirements and possess strong technical capabilities in public health research, particularly those with experience in the biological sample collection and ethics approval processes.
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Advanced Contract Award Notice - COLLECTION AND SHIPPING OF BLOOD/SERUM AND URINE SAMPLES An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre identified supplier. Purpose of this ACAN: Public Services and Procurement Canada proposes to negotiate a contract with University of Toronto on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) for the purchase of the COLLECTION AND SHIPPING OF BLOOD/SERUM AND URINE SAMPLES. Limited Tendering Reason: In accordance with Government Contract Regulations (GCRs Part 1 - Conditions of Contract Entry - Bids - 6.(d)) university of Toronto, is the only known supplier for COLLECTION AND SHIPPING OF BLOOD/SERUM AND URINE SAMPLES.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Advance contract award notice
Procurement Category
Services
Regions of Opportunity
National Capital Region (NCR)
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Reference Number
cb-441-96047194
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Department of Health (HC)
Contact Name
Marco Ghattas
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+13435519356
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
ON
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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