Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/CFTA/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
X-ray Diffraction System
Item 1, X-ray Diffraction System.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) requires an x-ray diffraction (XRD) system to perform analysis on a microscopic scale of works of art and museum objects on behalf of Canadian archives, museums and galleries. Analytes consist of small amounts of powder or multi-layer sections with layers often as thin as 10 µm, or may consist of small objects. Analysis is performed with the objective of answering questions related to the preservation, conservation, and authenticity of cultural heritage objects. The system must meet all of the mandatory technical requirements as specified below and the mandatory evaluation criteria as specified at Part 2.1 - Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria.
The XRD System must include all of the following components with specifications described herein:
1. Radiation enclosure; x-ray generator; any cooling equipment required for the proper functioning of the x-ray generator; beam optics; detector; goniometer; stage(s); video alignment system; software and computer; one year warranty and maintenance and support services, Installation including Basic Training and manuals;
2. Training;
All as further described herein.
The requirement also includes the option to purchase the following additional deliveries:
1. Option to extend the Warranty including Maintenance and Support Services by 10 additional one-year periods,
2. Option to purchase additional cobalt anodes.
3. Option to purchase additional stages complete with sample holder (0.2 mm deep cavity) for regular powder samples.
The contractor must deliver the XRD system including installation and Basic Training on or before March 31, 2018.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
