Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-03427

Direct Procurement of Shima Seiki Computerized 2-bed Knitting Machine and Design System for Textile Research

The University of Alberta is initiating a direct procurement for advanced textile research equipment: - Procuring a Computerized 2-bed knitting machine and design system for the Department's Smartwear Revolution project - Equipment will be used for textile sensor development and fabric sample preparation - Supports research on regenerated cellulose fibre from hemp, farming residues, and recycled fabrics - Shima Seiki is the sole OEM identified for new industrial flat knitting machinery in North America - Direct award procurement with no estimated contract value disclosed - Delivery location is the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta - No additional requirements, services, or attachments specified

Description

The University of Alberta is procuring 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 from hemp, 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 value and is posted as a notice of proposed procurement.

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