Merx #UOT202617466

Supply of Flow Medium / Peel Ply for CHORD Telescope Project

This opportunity involves supplying specialized Flow Medium / Peel Ply material for the CHORD Telescope Project at the University of Toronto. - Government Buyer: - The Governing Council of the University of Toronto, St. George Campus – Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 35,234 m² of high-performance Flow Medium / Peel Ply material - Used for fiberglass layup and resin infusion in the manufacturing of 512 composite reflector dishes - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified - Delivery & Logistics: - Material must be delivered incrementally over a 14-month period - Supplier must maintain local inventory capacity in Western Canada to reduce operational risks - Notable Requirements: - Inventory management and delivery logistics are critical - Material must ensure consistent resin distribution, laminate quality, and efficient release during fabrication - Alignment with CHORD’s manufacturing timeline is required - Contract Details: - Two-year contract term - Procurement will be negotiated (no electronic auction) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The University of Toronto is seeking proposals for the supply of approximately 35,234 m² of Flow Medium / Peel Ply material to support the manufacturing of 512 composite reflector dishes for the CHORD Telescope Project. The material must ensure consistent resin distribution, laminate quality, and efficient release during fabrication. Delivery is required incrementally over 14 months with local inventory capacity in Western Canada to mitigate operational risks. The contract term is two years, and the procurement involves negotiation without an electronic auction.

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