X-Ray Diffractometer

Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3
 
Description:
York is inviting proposals from qualified and experienced Proponents for the supply, delivery, and installation of one (1) X-Ray Diffractometer with necessary accessories. It will be used to facilitate the collection of X-ray diffraction data from 3D printed samples. The materials will be metals and polymers.
The efficient collection and processing of research-grade, publication-ready X-ray diffraction data from 3D printed samples is central to rapidly analyze the sample properties 3D printed in space environment.
The X-Ray Diffractometer manufacturer shall be responsible for the design, manufacture, performance, reliability and packaging of the chamber and control systems, its subsystems and components, whether or not such items are of its design and manufacture.  This responsibility shall provide for technical direction during installation and maintenance assistance for the duration of the warranty period.
York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX (www.MERX.com) for this competitive bid.  Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
 
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.
 
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.
 
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.
 
Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca
 
Submission Deadline:
April 5, 2023 at 3:00:00 pm ET.
 
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.
Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements:

1. Qualifications and Experience
2. Methodology and Specifications
3. Timetable/Work Plan
4. References
5. Pricing Schedule
6. Acknowledgement – Section 9.0

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
 
Scored Submission Requirements:  
 

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Methodology and Specifications
4. References/Past Experience; and
5. Financial Evaluation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
 
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
 
Delivery Date:
To be determined
 
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
 
Negotiation:
York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):

Not Applicable.

 Responses must be submitted in English.




Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change.  Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
 
If there is a conflict between the RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.
 

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.