This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Channel Systems Inc.
Award date
2026-02-06
Supplier location
Pinawa, Manitoba
Request for Proposal
Full description
The objective is to acquire a hyperspectral imaging device that meets specific technical and performance requirements to enable mobile, high-resolution imaging for plant research. The successful delivery of this camera will enhance the laboratory's capacity for advanced research and contribute to improved research outcomes.
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Basic information
Reference
cb-484-14397312
Solicitation no.
25-58226
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Saskatoon
Contract term
January 30, 2026 → March 31, 2026
Key dates
Published
December 24, 2025
Closes
January 20, 2026
Amendment no.
002
Likely incumbents
(5)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC.
2 contracts won· latest August 5, 2025
CAD $366K
total awarded
2
SnowHouse Solutions
2 contracts won· latest November 25, 2025
CAD $181.9K
total awarded
3
ZURICH INSTRUMENTS AG
2 contracts won· latest August 28, 2026
CAD $100.8K
total awarded
4
HAMAMATSU CORPORATION
2 contracts won· latest November 19, 2025
CAD $67.2K
total awarded
5
Light Conversion USA
2 contracts won· latest January 16, 2026
CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.
