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National Research Council of Canada

Microscope à force atomique

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
January 9, 2025
Published
December 10, 2024
Type
Goods
Explore similarLaboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing EquipmentOntarioIndigenous set-aside
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
AFMworkshop
Contract value
CAD $174.7K
Award date
2025-01-21
Supplier location
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Title: Atomic Force Microscope

Solicitation Number: 24-58246

Publication Date: December 12 2024

Closing Date and Time: January 9 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Please note that the National Research Council Canada will be closed for the holidays starting at noon Tuesday, December 24, 2024, until the reopening of business on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Any questions or submissions submitted during this time will be addressed on January 2, 2025

Trade Agreements: Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA), Canada-PanamaFree Trade Agreement (CPAFTA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA), Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Region of Opportunity: Ontario, Canada

Region of Delivery: National Capital Region, Canada

GSIN: UNSPSC 41122600, L3-Laboratory microscope slides and supplies, N6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:

The National Research Council Canada (NRC), Quantum and Nanotechnologies (NANO) requires… one high revolution atomic force microscopy (HR AFM) to support the Materials Facility at the NRC’s Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre’s research towards research on nanomaterials.

All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31 2025.

Security Requirements are required for this Propose Procurement

Basis of selection: Lowest Price

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: Kelsie Coughlan, National Research Council of Canada, Finance and Procurement Services, 1200 Montreal road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, 343-550-0471, K••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-839-23096346
Solicitation no.
24-58246
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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
*National Capital Region (NCR) *Ottawa

Key dates

Published
December 10, 2024
Closes
January 9, 2025
Amendment no.
003

Likely incumbents

(5)

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  1. 1
    Greenlight Innovation Corp
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    total awarded
  2. 2
    Felix Technology Inc
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    total awarded
  3. 3
    Beckman Coulter
    2 contracts won· latest January 17, 2025
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    total awarded
  4. 4
    TEKsystems Canada Corp.
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    total awarded
  5. 5
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    total awarded

Greenlight Innovation Corp 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.

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