# Public tenders Canonical results: https://zephior.com/de/tenders?categories=human-milk-analysis 1 matching notices. Page 1. Filter semantics: OR within a filter, AND across filters and text search. Omitted statuses use active defaults; [] includes all statuses. --- title: "Mineralstoffmessung in Muttermilch für die MIREC-Studie" canonical: "https://zephior.com/de/tenders/18686f79-9628-47bf-a48c-f4bf20426a57/human-milk-mineral-measurement-mirec-study" last-updated: 2026-10-12T03:33:49.045184+00:00 --- # Mineralstoffmessung in Muttermilch für die MIREC-Studie Health Canada sucht einen Anbieter, der Chlorid, Fluorid, Eisen, Chrom, Arsen, Blei und Cadmium in archivierten Muttermilchproben der MIREC-Kohorte misst. Die Analysen sollen Datenlücken zur Zusammensetzung kanadischer Muttermilch schließen und Untersuchungen zu toxischen Elementen in Lebensmitteln für Kleinkinder unterstützen. Es handelt sich um eine offene Vorabmitteilung über eine geplante Direktvergabe mit nicht wettbewerblichem Beschaffungsverfahren. Anbieter müssen mit einer Interessenbekundung die geforderte Laborerfahrung, technische Unterstützung und mindestens fünf Jahre einschlägige Erfahrung nachweisen. Die Laufzeit beträgt laut Bekanntmachung fünf Monate, mit geplantem Start am 26. Oktober 2026. - Status: open - Country: CA - Buyer: Department of Health (HC) - Submission deadline: 2026-10-23T14:00:00-04:00 (instant) - Original notice: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice//cb-921-62072562 - Source checked: 2026-10-12T03:26:29.319748Z ## Source-backed public facts ```json { "id": "18686f79-9628-47bf-a48c-f4bf20426a57", "revision": 1, "modifiedAt": "2026-10-12T03:33:49.045184+00:00", "sourceCheckedAt": "2026-10-12T03:26:29.319748Z", "stale": false, "url": "https://zephior.com/de/tenders/18686f79-9628-47bf-a48c-f4bf20426a57/human-milk-mineral-measurement-mirec-study", "locale": "de", "title": "Mineralstoffmessung in Muttermilch für die MIREC-Studie", "summary": "Health Canada sucht einen Anbieter, der Chlorid, Fluorid, Eisen, Chrom, Arsen, Blei und Cadmium in archivierten Muttermilchproben der MIREC-Kohorte misst. Die Analysen sollen Datenlücken zur Zusammensetzung kanadischer Muttermilch schließen und Untersuchungen zu toxischen Elementen in Lebensmitteln für Kleinkinder unterstützen. Es handelt sich um eine offene Vorabmitteilung über eine geplante Direktvergabe mit nicht wettbewerblichem Beschaffungsverfahren. Anbieter müssen mit einer Interessenbekundung die geforderte Laborerfahrung, technische Unterstützung und mindestens fünf Jahre einschlägige Erfahrung nachweisen. Die Laufzeit beträgt laut Bekanntmachung fünf Monate, mit geplantem Start am 26. 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New analyses based on optimized techniques are needed. \r\nAs the MIREC dataset is large, included subjects from 10 study sites in 6 provinces across Canada, and collected detailed data on demographic and health characteristics known to be associated with the composition of human milk, the data from this study will be a valuable contribution to Canadian and International efforts to quantify human milk composition. This will contribute to improved information supporting advice around human milk feeding and formula composition for Canadians.\r\nMinimum Requirements\r\nAny interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a Statement of Capabilities that it meets the following minimum requirements:\r\n1.\tThe supplier is required to have experience measuring elements (including toxic and trace metals) in human milk using inductively coupled plasma MS using an Agilent 8800 triple quadrupole MS or equivalent (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35218192/ ). \r\n2. Providing technical support as required.\r\n3. At least Five (5) years of experience measuring and interpreting data related to toxic and trace elements in humans biological samples, including human milk. \r\nContractor’s Obligations\r\nUnless otherwise specified, the Contractor must use its own equipment and software for the performance of this Statement of Work. \r\nLocation of Work, Work site and Delivery Point\r\nThe work will be completed at the contractor’s facility, by the contractor’s staff, and using the contractor's equipment and consumables. Results and reports will be delivered electronically, remaining biospecimens will be returned to the MIREC Biobank using a method agreed upon by the technical authority and the contractor.", "country_code": "CA", "published_at": "2026-10-09T05:00:00+00:00", "contract_type": "SRV", "deadline_date": null, "procedure_type": "Advance Contract Award Notice", "reference_numbers": [ "cb-921-62072562" ], "classification_codes": [ { "code": "41110000", "system": "UNSPSC", "provenance": "source_declared" } ] }, "sourceName": "CanadaBuys", "sources": [ { "ref": "canonical_snapshot", "url": null, "kind": "canonical_snapshot", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12T03:24:59.997636Z" }, { "ref": "official_notice_html", "url": "https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-921-62072562?wbdisable=false", "kind": "official_notice_html", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12T03:26:29.319748Z" } ], "content": { "title": "Mineralstoffmessung in Muttermilch für die MIREC-Studie", "summary": "Health Canada sucht einen Anbieter, der Chlorid, Fluorid, Eisen, Chrom, Arsen, Blei und Cadmium in archivierten Muttermilchproben der MIREC-Kohorte misst. Die Analysen sollen Datenlücken zur Zusammensetzung kanadischer Muttermilch schließen und Untersuchungen zu toxischen Elementen in Lebensmitteln für Kleinkinder unterstützen. Es handelt sich um eine offene Vorabmitteilung über eine geplante Direktvergabe mit nicht wettbewerblichem Beschaffungsverfahren. Anbieter müssen mit einer Interessenbekundung die geforderte Laborerfahrung, technische Unterstützung und mindestens fünf Jahre einschlägige Erfahrung nachweisen. Die Laufzeit beträgt laut Bekanntmachung fünf Monate, mit geplantem Start am 26. Oktober 2026.", "key_facts": [ { "label": "Vergabenummer", "value": "1000267921", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-fields" }, { "label": "Bekanntmachungsart", "value": "Vorabmitteilung über eine geplante Direktvergabe", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-fields" }, { "label": "Beschaffungsmethode", "value": "Nicht wettbewerblich", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-fields" }, { "label": "Veröffentlichungsdatum", "value": "9. Oktober 2026", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-fields" }, { "label": "Frist und Uhrzeit", "value": "23. Oktober 2026, 14:00 EDT (18:00 UTC)", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-fields" }, { "label": "Vertragslaufzeit", "value": "5 Monate; geplanter Beginn 26. 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Die Proben werden in der Einrichtung des Auftragnehmers untersucht; Ergebnisse werden elektronisch übermittelt und verbleibende Proben an die MIREC-Biobank zurückgegeben.", "missing_information": [ "Die Bekanntmachungsseite verweist für vollständige Einreichungsangaben und technische Verfahren auf die veröffentlichten Vergabeunterlagen. Diese Unterlagen wurden hier nicht geprüft; dort sind insbesondere vollständige Antwortvorgaben, Probenhandhabung und Abnahmekriterien nachzulesen." ], "participation_requirements": [ "Mit einer Interessenbekundung Erfahrung in der ICP-MS-Analyse toxischer und anderer Spurenelemente in Muttermilch nachweisen; gefordert ist ein Agilent 8800 Triple-Quadrupol-MS oder ein gleichwertiges Gerät.", "Bei Bedarf technische Unterstützung leisten und mindestens fünf Jahre Erfahrung mit Messung und Auswertung toxischer und anderer Spurenelemente in menschlichen biologischen Proben, einschließlich Muttermilch, nachweisen." ] } }, "facts": { "lots": [], "schedule": [ { "event": "Notice published", "value": "2026-10-09", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#publication-date" }, { "event": "Closing date and time", "value": "2026-10-23T14:00:00-04:00", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#closing-date-and-time" }, { "event": "Proposed contract start date", "value": "2026-10-26", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#contract-duration" }, { "event": "Estimated contract period", "value": "5 months", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#contract-duration" } ], "requirements": [ { "text": "Any interested supplier must demonstrate by a Statement of Capabilities that it meets the minimum requirements listed in the notice.", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#minimum-requirements" }, { "text": "Experience measuring elements, including toxic and trace metals, in human milk using inductively coupled plasma MS with an Agilent 8800 triple quadrupole MS or equivalent.", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#minimum-requirements-1" }, { "text": "Providing technical support as required.", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#minimum-requirements-2" }, { "text": "At least five years of experience measuring and interpreting data related to toxic and trace elements in human biological samples, including human milk.", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#minimum-requirements-3" }, { "text": "Unless otherwise specified, the contractor must use its own equipment and software for the Statement of Work.", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#contractor-obligations" }, { "text": "Work is to be completed at the contractor’s facility by its staff using its equipment and consumables. 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Oktober 2026", "noticeText": { "text": "HUMAN MILK MINERAL MEASUREMENT (MIREC STUDY)\nSolicitation number: 1000267921\nPublication date: 2026/10/09\nClosing date and time: 2026/10/23, 14:00 EDT\nStatus: Open\n\nDescription\nTo measure the concentrations of various components (chloride, fluoride, iron, chromium, arsenic, lead, cadmium) in human milk samples collected from the MIREC cohort.\n\nA recent review of human milk composition data from Canada and the United States aiming to identify sources of information for updating the USDA FoodData Central database identified issues regarding the suitability of the existing literature, including that most studies were published prior to 1990, had methodological issues, sample sizes <50, and included mostly healthy Caucasian participants. A larger evidence scan conducted to support future Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) efforts for infants and young children, which included data from other high- or middle-income countries, also noted a lack of acceptable data for many components of human milk.\n\nIn this study, several components of interest (notably chloride, fluoride, iron and chromium) will be measured in biobanked human milk collected in MIREC. These components were chosen to fill in the fields needed for the human milk profile in the Canadian Nutrient File that will not be measured by another ongoing study of Canadian human milk, while taking into account what has already been measured in MIREC human milk samples, and what is possible given of the sample collection and storage techniques. Additionally, arsenic, lead and cadmium will be measured to contribute to Closer to Zero, an FDA-led initiative to set action levels for toxic elements in foods intended for infants and young children. Data on additional elements may be obtained as part of the panel for the aforementioned elements because the ICP-MS technique used to measure them is a multi-element method. Iron, chromium, lead and cadmium have been measured previously in MIREC samples, but were undetectable in >60% of samples, making the data unreliable for estimating population exposures. New analyses based on optimized techniques are needed.\n\nAs the MIREC dataset is large, included subjects from 10 study sites in 6 provinces across Canada, and collected detailed data on demographic and health characteristics known to be associated with the composition of human milk, the data from this study will be a valuable contribution to Canadian and International efforts to quantify human milk composition. This will contribute to improved information supporting advice around human milk feeding and formula composition for Canadians.\n\nMinimum Requirements\nAny interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a Statement of Capabilities that it meets the following minimum requirements:\n1. The supplier is required to have experience measuring elements (including toxic and trace metals) in human milk using inductively coupled plasma MS using an Agilent 8800 triple quadrupole MS or equivalent (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35218192/).\n2. Providing technical support as required.\n3. At least Five (5) years of experience measuring and interpreting data related to toxic and trace elements in human biological samples, including human milk.\n\nContractor’s Obligations\nUnless otherwise specified, the Contractor must use its own equipment and software for the performance of this Statement of Work.\n\nLocation of Work, Work site and Delivery Point\nThe work will be completed at the contractor’s facility, by the contractor’s staff, and using the contractor’s equipment and consumables. Results and reports will be delivered electronically, remaining biospecimens will be returned to the MIREC Biobank using a method agreed upon by the technical authority and the contractor.\n\nContract duration\nThe estimated contract period will be 5 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/10/26.\n\nTrade agreements\nNo trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process.\n\nReason for limited tendering\nA contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below: None.\n\nNotice type: Advance Contract Award Notice.\nProcurement method: Non-Competitive.\nSelection criteria: Not applicable.\nCommodity - UNSPSC: 41110000 Measuring and observing and testing instruments.", "language": "en", "source_ref": "official_notice_html#notice-description-and-fields" }, "updates": [ "Klarstellung zur Frist: Die ausführliche CanadaBuys-Bekanntmachung nennt den 23. 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