Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0042

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Calgary's acquisition of advanced quantum laboratory equipment: - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Quantum Lab) - OEM Highlight: - Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC) is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer specified - Products/Services Requested: - ZPC Model L Dilution Refrigerator and Phase Separation 500mK Cryostat - Features patented cooling technology for continuous operation at 500 mK - Fully upgradeable to a dilution refrigerator for lower base temperatures - Includes three ISO63 and five KF40 customizable feedthroughs - Remote monitoring and control capabilities - Designed for superconducting quantum device experiments - Must be compatible with Pelagic software framework and Quantum Machines hardware - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No alternative microwave control systems are acceptable - Direct award procurement (no competition) - Equipment falls under laboratory cooling equipment and chillers - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the ZPC Model L: Dilution Refrigerator and Phase Separation 500MK Cryostats from Zero Point Cryogenics. This equipment features patented cooling technology for continuous operation at 500 mK and is upgradeable to a dilution refrigerator for lower base temperatures. The system includes multiple customizable feedthroughs, remote monitoring and control, and must be compatible with specific software and hardware for quantum device experiments. The procurement is a direct award critical for quantum experiments at UCalgary.