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Procurement of Advanced Scanning Electron and Raman Microscopes for University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario is initiating a competitive procurement for advanced microscopy equipment to support research and industrial applications. - Government buyer: - University of Western Ontario, Procurement Services - Products requested: - Variable Pressure Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (VP-FESEM) with accessories - Accessories include: EBSD (Electron Backscatter Diffraction), EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), RAMAN, and High Temperature Stage - Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB/SEM) - Raman Microscope integrated into the SEM - Quantities: - 1 VP-FESEM with accessories - 1 FIB/SEM - 1 Raman Microscope (integrated) - Services requested: - Installation of all microscopy equipment at the University - Notable requirements: - Equipment must enable high-resolution microstructural, crystallographic, and chemical characterization - Intended for industrial problem-solving, failure analysis, and materials qualification - Open and competitive procurement; no specific OEMs or brands named - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and CETA - Mandatory electronic submission - Estimated pre-tax budget: CAD$6,195,000

Description

This solicitation is for the supply and installation of advanced microscopy equipment at the University of Western Ontario. The equipment includes a Variable Pressure Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope with accessories, a Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope, and a Raman Microscope integrated in the SEM. These instruments will be used for high-resolution microstructural, crystallographic, and chemical characterization to support industrial problem-solving, failure analysis, and materials qualification. The procurement is open and competitive, with submissions required electronically.

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