The National Research Council Canada requires the supply of quantity one (1) laser system designed to meet specific technical and performance criteria. This system will advance quantum-enhanced broadband mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectroscopy. The laser system will be used for advanced chemical sensing applications, pushing the limits of sensitivity achievable with classical light sources. This system is expected contribute to delivering an enhanced sensitivity and resolution in chemical and remote sensing applications.
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UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Contract term
September 15, 2025 → March 27, 2026
Key dates
Published
July 30, 2025
Closes
August 19, 2025
Amendment no.
001
Likely incumbents
(5)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC.
3 contracts won· latest February 6, 2026
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.
