Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2025RSS0173
Direct Award: Tormach CNC Mill and Lathe for University of Calgary Educational Use
Posted
January 02, 2026
Identifier
2025RSS0173
NAICS
423830
This opportunity involves the direct award of a contract by the University of Calgary's Mechanical Engineering department for advanced CNC machining equipment for educational use. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Mechanical Engineering Department - OEMs and Vendors: - OEM: Tormach - Vendor: Studica Limited (exclusive educational reseller for Tormach in Canada) - Products/Services Requested: - Tormach 770MX CNC Mill - Tormach 15L Slant-Pro CNC Lathe - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be lightweight and compact to allow placement on a trailer - Machines must be capable of machining tough materials such as titanium, stainless steel, hardened steel, plastics, and wood - Direct award justified by a trade agreement exception - Intended for educational purposes in a university setting
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase the Tormach 770MX CNC Mill and the Tormach 15L Slant-Pro CNC lathe from Studica Limited for educational purposes. The equipment must be lightweight and compact to be placed on a trailer. The CNC mill and lathe are capable of handling tough materials and are suitable for educational use in the Mechanical Engineering department. This procurement is a direct award due to a trade agreement exception.