Compact Transmission Electron Microscope with 120kV Accelerating Voltage

Address:
York University
Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3
 
Description:
York University Faculty of Science is seeking to acquire an entry level compact Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with 120kV accelerating voltage. The Microscope must operate in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) mode and be equipped with a High-Angle Annular Dark-Field (HAADF) detector and Volume Microscopy/Tomography tools.

The microscope will be installed in a shared core facility and must deliver high throughput, automation and ease of use for novice and expert users.
The proposed system shall be a modern, fully digital TEM/STEM platform with integrated hardware and software designed and manufactured by a single vendor.

To ensure long-term compatibility and serviceability, third-party cameras, detectors or control software are not acceptable.

A floor model with a small footprint and a modular design is requested.

Cryogenic capability and Elemental Analysis Suite are not required for the base configuration, however a system supporting future upgrades is preferable.

The Microscope must demonstrate flexibility to image a wide range of applications for Life Sciences and Materials Science.

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 14, 2026 at 3:00:00pm EST.
 
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:

1. Company Executive Summary
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Deliverables
4. Timetable/Work Plan
5. References
6. Acknowledgement Section 9.0
7. Pricing Section 10.0

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

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Deliverables
4. Timelines
5. References/Past Experience
6. 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:
Goods delivered by date as agreed by the Parties.

 Duration of Agreement:
One-time purchase.
 
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.
 

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