This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Soquelec
Contract value
CAD $1.2M
Award date
2026-05-26
Supplier location
Montreal, Qc
Request for Proposal
Full description
National Research Council of Canada has a requirement for the supply of an X-ray Nano Computed Tomography (Nano CT) system. This system will enable non-destructive, high-resolution 3D imaging of the internal structure of solid-state materials with nanoscale spatial resolution. The equipment is unique due to its advanced imaging capabilities, precision in resolving fine structural details, and the ability to visualize internal features. the Nano CT system has broad potential applications and can significantly contribute to a wide range of research initiatives at NRC-Mississauga (NRC-M).
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UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Key dates
Published
January 6, 2026
Closes
February 3, 2026
Amendment no.
006
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.
