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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Fast Electronic Spectrum analyzer

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
September 7, 2026
Published
August 11, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarLaboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing EquipmentOntario

Full description

The National Research Council Canada requires a fast electronic spectrum analyzer to support quantum optics, ultrafast photonics, and high-speed optical/electronic measurements. The instrument will be used to characterize radio-frequency spectra, noise, and modulation signals from laboratory photodetectors and related measurement systems. The analyzer must provide sufficient bandwidth and measurement capability to support experiments involving fast optical pulses, high-speed detectors, and radio-frequency readout electronics.

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NRC seeks a fast electronic spectrum analyzer for quantum optics and photonics research.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-923-87915035
Solicitation no.
26-58101
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
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 opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Ottawa *National Capital Region (NCR)

Key dates

Published
August 11, 2026
Closes
September 7, 2026
Amendment no.
001
Amendment date
August 28, 2026

Contact

Contact
K••• P•••••
Email
k••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
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Likely incumbents

(3)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    NanoTemper Technologies GmbH
    1 contract won· latest October 6, 2025
    CAD $183K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    D-Mark Biosciences
    1 contract won· latest September 17, 2025
    CAD $127.9K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Zurich Instruments AG
    1 contract won· latest August 28, 2026

NanoTemper Technologies GmbH 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.

Documents

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Complete source record(25)
Title
Fast Electronic Spectrum analyzer
Reference number
cb-923-87915035
Amendment number
001
Solicitation number
26-58101
Publication date
2026-08-11
Tender closing date
2026-09-07T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-08-28
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*41100000 *41110000 *41120000
Unspsc description
*Laboratory and scientific equipment *Measuring and observing and testing instruments *Laboratory supplies and fixtures
Procurement category
*GD
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Ottawa *National Capital Region (NCR)
Contracting entity name
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Contracting entity address line
1200 Montréal Road
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0R6
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
K••• P•••••
Contact info email
k••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/103210/rfp-26-58101-fast-electro-spec-eng-aug10-v2.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/103210/rfp-amendment-1.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/103210/npp_26-58101_en-aug11.pdf
Tender description
The National Research Council Canada requires a fast electronic spectrum analyzer to support quantum optics, ultrafast photonics, and high-speed optical/electronic measurements. The instrument will be used to characterize radio-frequency spectra, noise, and modulation signals from laboratory photodetectors and related measurement systems. The analyzer must provide sufficient bandwidth and measurement capability to support experiments involving fast optical pulses, high-speed detectors, and radio-frequency readout electronics.

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