High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, Devon, Alberta.

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, Devon, Alberta.

The Advanced Analytical Laboratory of CanmetENERGY at the Devon
location requires one (1) Analytical High Performance Liquid
Chromatograph System. The complete system must include the
following components:
A.	High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
B.	Autosampler
C.	Refractive Index (RI) Detector
D.	Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector
E.	Fraction collector
F.	Columns, column oven, and backflush system
G.	Computer and Software

This system must meet the ASTM D7419 2013 apparatus and
specification requirements and meet the resolution, capacity,
and separation required to properly perform the method. In
addition, a fraction collector is needed so that eluents can be
further analyzed.
1.	The instrument delivered must run crude oil quality control
samples via ASTM D7419. The quantification of saturate and
aromatic/polar fractions must meet the expected values of the
crude oil quality control samples within +/- 10%.
2.	The instrument must collect the fractions from crude oil
samples, run in triplicates, and meet specifications as outlined
in ASTM D2786 and ASTM D3239.

An HPLC with a small footprint, components are stackable, and
are controlled by an automated system compatible with Microsoft
Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. The successful bidder must
supply a complete HPLC system, RI and PDA detectors, and
removable fraction collector; including all necessary
accessories for sample introduction, attachment/installation,
software system for automatic control (computer and monitor).
The instrument must be supplied with a standalone computer and
software. The computer must use Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate or
Enterprise edition as the operating system. Full on-site
installation and set-up must be included. Parts and service must
be readily available within 48 hours of a request to provide
on-site service. Customer training at the CanmetENERGY site is
to be included for up to six people.
All hardware must be manufactured and supported by a single
vendor. This is necessary to ensure consistent warranty service
and troubleshooting throughout the lifetime of the equipment. No
prototypes, demonstration models or used/refurbished instruments
will be considered. The instrument model offered for must be in
full production. 
The Contractor must provide on-site basic instrument overview
and training in the operation and maintenance of the System. 
This must be delivered by the contractor's application engineer,
or its agents, or its sub-contractors during the installation
period.

A full and complete set of operating, maintenance, and
troubleshooting manuals along with diagnostic protocols and list
of spare parts for the entire system must be provided. A twelve
month warranty on the system must be included and the warranties
are to begin on the date that system meets operational
satisfaction at CanmetENERGY Devon.
The System must be compatible with the power requirements and
outlets in North America.

The equipment must be delivered to the specified location before
March 1, 2015, and unpacked and installed, and made fully
operational to Advanced Analytical CanmetENERGY Devon's
satisfaction before March 31, 2015.
This requirement is subject to the provisions of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Agreement on
Internal Trade (AIT).

REVISED CLOSING DATE TO: 	02:00 PM on 2015-01-12

If your bid has already been forwarded and you wish to revise
the same, this revision should reach the Bid Receiving Unit
identified on Page 1 before the closing date.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.