Atomic Force Microscope

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

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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: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.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, Kelsie.Coughlan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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