Supply and Install of a X-Ray Photoelectron 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:
Scott Roth sroth6@uwo.ca         

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

Description:
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation to submit offers for the X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer, as further described herein.
Surface Science Western at Western University currently operates two X-ray photoelectron spectrometers (Kratos AXIS Supra, Kratos AXIS Nova), which are among the most heavily utilized in Canada and commonly run at full capacity – it is planned to keep these instruments operational. The proposed instrument will add to our existing capabilities and will be positioned to be among the premiere research grade XPS instruments in Eastern Canada.
As a heavily used academic research facility and industrial service laboratory the proposed instrument needs to have state of the art technical capabilities including: high spectral resolution using a monochromatic Al(K alpha) source (with available secondary monochromatic high energy source , (i.e. Ag L, Cr K, or other high energy HAXPS source), high resolution XPS imaging, robust charge neutralization capabilities, cluster and monatomic Ar ion etching, sample heating and cooling, ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS),a broad spot ion beam in the introduction chamber for surface etching/milling, and an attachable glove box. Sample size and type flexibility, ease of use, automation, maintenance relationships, and incentives will also be considered in the sourcing of this equipment.
As a core technique for surface chemical state analyses this equipment will be used on a vast variety of samples types including but not limited to: polymers, organic coatings, minerals, powders, nanomaterials, alloys, thin film oxides, corrosion products, glasses, ceramics, electronic devices, battery materials etc.Please download the RFP documents for further details.
Refer to the RFP document for further information.
Budget:
The estimated total pre-tax budget is CAD$1,790,000 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 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM 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- Western’s Commitment to Sustainability in Procurement and Supporting Documents
6. Appendix G- Proponents Checklist

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


Scored Submission Requirements:
 

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Experience, Qualifications and References
3. Technical Requirements
4. Service and Support
5. Sustainability
6. Value- Added Ideas
7. Accessibility (AODA)
8. Pricing
9. In-kind

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:
December 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.
 
If there is a conflict between the tender document(s) and this Tender Notice, the tender document(s) will take precedence.
 

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