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Supply and Installation of Electric Materials Testing Device for Musculoskeletal Research

The University of Western Ontario (Western) is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of an Electric Materials Testing Device for use in musculoskeletal research at the Lumbar Spine Injury Biomechanics Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western), Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Electric Materials Testing Device for in vitro testing of biological tissues - Capable of simulating compression, shear, torsion, vibration, repetitive loading, creep, and impact - Supports analysis of tissue responses, injury initiation, micro-damage, viscoelastic behavior, and tissue tolerance - Installation services for the device - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Device must support multidisciplinary research and training - Must meet technical specifications outlined in the RFP - Submission must include technical questionnaires, sustainability documents, and other required forms - Quantities: - One Electric Materials Testing Device (exact quantity not specified in summary) - No part numbers are provided; detailed specifications are in the tender documents

Description

The solicitation invites offers for the supply and installation of an Electric Materials Testing Device to support musculoskeletal research at the University of Western Ontario. The equipment will be used in the Lumbar Spine Injury Biomechanics Laboratory for in vitro testing of biological tissues, simulating various loading conditions to study injury mechanisms and tissue responses. The research aims to understand factors influencing injury risk and will support multidisciplinary research and training. Submission is electronic via the specified portal by July 29, 2026.

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