Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0062

Direct Purchase of Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope System for University of Calgary Engineering Department

The University of Calgary's Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is seeking to directly procure a high-performance digital microscope system for advanced research applications. - Government buyer: - University of Calgary, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - OEM and vendor: - Keyence Canada Inc. (OEM and sole supplier) - Products requested: - Keyence VHX-X1 digital microscope system - Includes VHX-7100 fully integrated camera and lens head - Accessories for system operation - Fully motorized XYZ stage - Quantities: - One complete system (exact quantity not specified) - Unique requirements: - System must provide integrated controller, high-resolution camera, and motorized stage - Designed for shared-use, high-throughput metallographic imaging and quantitative surface metrology - Only Keyence platform meets technical and operational needs; no alternatives identified - Procurement details: - Direct award, posted on Alberta procurement portal - No competing suppliers considered due to technical assessment and market review

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the VHX-X1 digital microscope with the VHX-7100 fully integrated camera and lens head and accessories from Keyence Canada Inc. The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering requires an advanced imaging system to support multiple faculty teams working across aerospace, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. The system combines the controller, high-resolution camera, and fully motorized XYZ stage into a single calibrated system for shared-use, high-throughput metallographic imaging and quantitative surface metrology in a multi-user environment. The Keyence system is the only known platform capable of meeting the specific research and operational requirements based on the department's technical assessment and market review.

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