Image Analysis System

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 Faculty of Dentistry intends to purchase an advanced image analysis and spatial biology platform for quantitative analysis of histomorphology, multiplexed protein expression, spatial transcriptomics, and multidimensional microscopy data at single-cell and subcellular resolution. 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/112498 on or before Monday November 16, 2026 (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 Experience and Qualifications 10 Technical Requirements 50 Delivery, Installation and Training 15 Warranty and Service 15 Pricing 10 Total 100 NOTES Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject