Opportunity
Merx #2026-ACAN-00478 CH
Sole Source Procurement of Bruker D6 Phaser Benchtop Diffractometer for University of Waterloo
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-ACAN-00478 CH
NAICS
423490
This opportunity involves the University of Waterloo's planned single source procurement of a scientific instrument for research purposes: - Government Buyer: - University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada - OEM and Vendor: - Bruker AXS LLC (sole OEM and vendor) - Products Requested: - D6 Phaser Benchtop Diffractometer - Quantity: 1 unit - No specific part number provided - Configured instrument for scientific research - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification (Bruker AXS LLC is the only supplier) - One-time purchase - Lump sum pricing required - Electronic bid submission - Estimated Value: - Approximately $180,000 CAD plus taxes/HST - Delivery: - Required by July 31, 2026 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Description
The University of Waterloo intends to award a single source contract to Bruker AXS LLC for the purchase of a configured D6 Phaser Benchtop Diffractometer. The acquisition budget is approximately $180,000 CAD plus taxes/HST, with a required delivery date of July 31, 2026. Bids are to be submitted electronically with lump sum pricing by April 21, 2026. This procurement is categorized under scientific instruments and goods.