Laser Floating Zone Furnace for High-Quality Quantum Material Crystal Gro
Solicitation number JC 04-26-1127
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/09/08 14:00 EDT
Description
McMaster University invites qualified bidders to submit responses for the supply of a 5-beam Laser Floating Zone (LFZ) Furnace to support the growth of novel quantum materials, including heavy transition metal compounds and superconductor cuprates, in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposals.
Bidders must quote the entire bid. Partial bids will not be accepted.
The objective of this procurement is to acquire a high-performance laser-based crystal growth system capable of melting refractory materials (up to ~3400°C) with high precision and minimal thermal stress. The system must offer superior evaporation management and automated temperature feedback to ensure the production of crack-free, high-purity single crystals for advanced condensed matter physics research.
Term
One-time purchase of a Laser Floating Zone (LFZ) Furnace for High-Quality Quantum Material Crystal Growth with a standard warranty of one (1) year.
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Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2027/08/01.
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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McMaster University
- Address
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1280 Main Street WestHamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8Canada
- Contracting authority
- James Carnemolla
- Phone
- 905-525-9140 x24587
- Email
- carnemoj@mcmaster.ca
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