The Supply and Install of a Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer

Suppliers can find the complete tender document(s), at no cost, on: https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca.

Procuring Entity:
University of Western Ontario (Western)
Procurement Services
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7

Contact:
Erica Watson ewatso25@uwo.ca

Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal.

Description:
The RFP is an invitation to submit offers for the provision of The Supply and Install of a Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer), as further described herein.

Surface Science Western (SSW) at Western University currently operates a Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (CAMECA IMS 3f). The proposed instrument would replace the aging current instrument.

SSW is a facility that performs both academic research and industrial services, and the proposed instrument needs to be able to support both areas. This includes routine analysis of material containing trace elements (parts per million/parts per billion) in a large variety of samples. Examples of such samples include mineralogical material, metals, corrosion products, coatings, polymers, and semiconductors. The instrument should also have state-of-the-art imaging capabilities, high-resolution mass spectrometer, can be operated using both oxygen and cesium ion sources, allows for analysis in spot mode and raster mode, has robust charge compensation, an oxygen flood gun, and built-in means to cool down the sample chamber to improve detection of light elements. In addition, the instrument should have a transfer system to handle air-sensitive samples. The instrument should be able to handle molecular interferences for samples using several options such as secondary voltage offset, high mass resolution, and different types and polarities of ion sputter sources.

Budget:
The estimated budget for this project is CAD $5,898,300 plus HST.

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document

Submission Details:
All tender submissions must be uploaded electronically at https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca.

Submission Deadline:
May 15, 2026 at 12:00PM (noon) ET

Public Opening:
Not Applicable

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document(s).

Mandatory Submission Requirements:
 

1. Appendix B- Submission Form
2. Appendix C- Rate Bid Form
3. Appendix D- Reference Form
4. Appendix E- Deliverables and Technical Requirements Questionnaire
5. Appendix F and Sustainability Supporting Documentation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document(s).


Scored Submission Requirements:
 

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Experience, Qualifications and References
3. Technical and Functional Requirements
4. Service and Support
5. Value- Added Ideas
6. Sustainability
7. Accessibility (AODA)
8. Pricing
9. Presentation (short-listed Suppliers only)

This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

This procurement is covered by Chapter 19 of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).

Delivery Date:
Fall 2026

Duration of Agreement:
Upon receipt of equipment and satisfaction of obligations as set out in the Agreement.


Additional Options:
Available in the tender document(s)

Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, Western may identify one or more Suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.  See tender document(s) for further detail.

Prequalification:
Not Applicable

Responses must be submitted in English.

Suppliers should note that information contained within this Tender Notice is subject to change.  Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document(s) which contain the most current information.
 
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