Opportunity
CanadaBuys #UWORFPEW-1898
Procurement of Commercial-Grade 3D Printing System with Continuous Fiber Reinforcement
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
UWORFPEW-1898
NAICS
333249, 423690
Western University is seeking a commercial-grade 3D printing system for advanced composite manufacturing: - Government buyer: - University of Western Ontario, Procurement Services office, London, Ontario - Products and services requested: - Commercial-grade 3D printing system capable of producing thermoplastic parts reinforced with continuous fibers (fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar) - Installation of the 3D printing system at the university - Key technical requirements: - System must manufacture high-strength composite components for functional prototyping, tooling, and end-use mechanical parts - Must support continuous fiber reinforcement - Compliance with detailed technical and functional specifications in tender documents - Quantities and part numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Estimated contract value: - CAD $191,100 plus HST - Notable requirements: - Delivery and installation expected in Fall 2026 - System must be suitable for industrial additive manufacturing environments
Description
Western University seeks to procure a commercial-grade 3D printing system capable of producing thermoplastic parts reinforced with continuous fibers such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar. The system must be capable of manufacturing high-strength composite components suitable for functional prototyping, tooling, and end-use mechanical parts within an industrial additive manufacturing environment. The contract includes supply and installation of the system with delivery expected in Fall 2026. Tender submissions must be uploaded electronically and negotiation may be conducted with selected suppliers after evaluation.