Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0073

University of Alberta Direct Procurement of Computerized 2-bed Knitting Machine and Design System

The University of Alberta is seeking to directly procure a specialized Computerized 2-bed knitting machine and design system for its Smartwear Revolution project. - Government buyer: - University of Alberta, Department of Human Ecology - OEM highlighted: - Shima Seiki is identified as the sole manufacturer of new industrial flat knitting machinery in North America - Products/services requested: - Computerized 2-bed knitting machine and design system - Purpose: Preparation of textile sensors and structures, and creation of fabric samples for evaluating regenerated cellulose fibre from hemp, farming residues, and recycled fabrics - Unique requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for advanced textile research and development - Direct award to Shima Seiki due to sole-source status for this type of machinery in North America - Delivery location: - 116 Street & 85 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada

Description

The Department intends to procure a Computerized 2-bed knitting machine and design system to prepare textile sensors and create textile structures as part of the Smartwear Revolution project. The machine will also be used to prepare fabric samples to assess the performance of regenerated cellulose fibre developed using hemp, other farming residues, and recycled fabrics. Shima Seiki is the sole manufacturer supplying new industrial flat knitting machinery in North America. This procurement is a direct award with no estimated monetary value. Interested parties should contact Rashmi Sharma for more information.

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