Supply & Install High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) for Analysis of Cannabinoids Appended: Cancelled

What is this contract for?

The Department of Health, Central Government Lab (CGL) is responsible for the analysis of drugs and other materials which have been seized by the Bermuda Police Service. The analysis may be used in Court cases if charges are made. The CGL may also be called upon to provide analyses for drugs and other materials imported for sale on the local market to ensure that the contents of the imported goods meet legal requirements. In particular, the CGL has the responsibility for providing cannabinoid profiles in cannabis and cannabis products - in particular tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) which is heat sensitive. The equipment which the CGL purchased in 2009 is now obsolete, cannot be repaired, and does not have the ability to analyze THCA. As a result, the CGL is issuing a Request for Proposals for the supply of High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipment with Diode Array Detection. The successful vendor will be required to supply a new unit, install and calibrate the equipment and provide training for CGL staff. In addition, the successful vendor will be tasked with providing ongoing maintenance and support for the equipment. Contact Information Nadine Kirkos, Senior Government Analyst Email: nekirkos@gov.bm. Language of Submissions Unless otherwise indicated, all submissions shall be in English only. Important Dates Issue Date Monday September 29, 2025 No Pre-Bid / Site Meeting N/A local time Deadline for Questions Monday October 13, 2025 local time Deadline for Issuing Addenda Monday October 20, 2025 local time Submission Deadline Monday November 03, 2025 04:00:00 PM local time Anticipated Final Ranking Monday November 24, 2025 Contract Negotiation Period 10 calendar days Anticipated Execution of Agreement Monday December 22, 2025 All times listed are in Bermuda Local Time. Location of Submission Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location: Electronic mail (E-Mail) submissions are the preferred method of submission and should be addressed to: Nadine Kirkos, Senior Government Analyst Email: nekirkos@gov.bm. If documents are larger than ten (10) MB please send them within a zip file. In the subject line of the email, please state the RFP title. Please ensure to send a copy of your proposal in MS Word and/or Adobe PDF format.