Opportunity
CanadaBuys #UWORFPSR-1900
High-Performance GPU AI Compute Server for Advanced Research at University of Western Ontario
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
UWORFPSR-1900
NAICS
334111
This opportunity involves the procurement of a high-performance GPU AI compute server to advance interdisciplinary research at the University of Western Ontario. - Government Buyer: - University of Western Ontario, Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - High-performance GPU AI compute server for deep learning research - Supports large-scale analysis of multi-modal biological data - Enables AI and machine learning for data integration, biomarker discovery, disease modeling, and spatial pattern recognition - Facilitates training of large foundation models and GPU-accelerated simulations - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Intended for advanced research in artificial intelligence, computational biology, and spatial 'omics imaging - Applications include neurological diseases, brain cancers, and infection-related brain disorders - Estimated budget is CAD$340,000 plus HST - Mandatory submission requirements and additional options are detailed in the tender documents - Delivery/Performance Location: - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Description
The University of Western Ontario is soliciting proposals for the supply of a high-performance GPU AI compute server to support interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, computational biology, and spatial 'omics imaging. The system will facilitate large-scale analysis of multi-modal biological data to understand neurological diseases, brain cancers, and infection-related brain disorders. The equipment will support AI and machine learning methods for data integration, biomarker discovery, disease modeling, and spatial pattern recognition, enabling training of large foundation models and GPU-accelerated simulations. The estimated budget for this procurement is CAD$340,000 plus HST.