The Supply and Install of a Commercial-Grade 3D Printing System with Continuous

Solicitation number UWORFPEW-1898

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/05/19 12:00 EDT


    Description
    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 Commercial-Grade 3D Printing System with Continuous Fiber Reinforcement, as further described herein.

    Western University seeks to procure a commercial-grade 3D printing system capable of producing thermoplastic parts reinforced with continuous fibers such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar. The system must be capable of manufacturing high-strength composite components suitable for functional prototyping, tooling, and end-use mechanical parts within an industrial additive manufacturing environment.

    Budget:
    The estimated budget for this project is CAD $191,100 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 19, 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).

    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.
     
    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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      Contract duration

      The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/02.

      Trade agreements

      • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
      • Please refer to tender description or tender documents
      Contact information

      Contracting organization

      Organization
      University of Western Ontario
      Address
      Procurement Services, Suite 6100, Support Services Building, University of Western Ontario
      London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
      Canada
      Contracting authority
      Erica Watson
      Phone
      519-661-2111 x88563
      Email
      ewatso25@uwo.ca
      Bidding details

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      Summary information

      Language(s)
      English
      Procurement method
      Competitive – Open Bidding