CanadaBuys #26-58020

Procurement of Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod) for NRC Aerospace Research

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), through its Aerospace Research Centre, is seeking to procure a specialized Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod) for advanced ship motion simulation research. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Aerospace Research Centre - Procurement and Contracting Services | Finance and Procurement Services Branch - OEM Highlight: - SYMÉTRIE is the sole identified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable of meeting the NRC's technical and compatibility requirements - Vendors Mentioned: - SYMÉTRIE (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod) - Six-degree-of-freedom motion capability - Payload capacity of at least 800 kg - IP65 ingress protection rating - Operational temperature range: -20°C to +30°C - GPS-based timestamping and external trigger support - Compatibility with NRC's proprietary motion control environment - Includes hardware, proprietary control electronics, software, installation, commissioning, operator training, and minimum one-year warranty support - Services: - Delivery, installation, commissioning, operational testing, system validation - Operator training for NRC personnel (operation and basic maintenance) - Warranty support (minimum one year, covering parts and technical support) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must integrate with NRC's existing proprietary control architecture - Must reproduce complex ship motion profiles for unmanned aerial systems research - High precision closed-loop motion control - Environmental resistance (IP65, wide temperature range) - Delivery required by March 31, 2027 - Trade agreements apply: CFTA, WTO-AGP, CETA, CPTPP, and others

Description

The Government of Canada seeks to procure a Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod) for the National Research Council of Canada. The system will simulate complex ship motion profiles to support research on unmanned aerial systems in ship airwake environments. The procurement includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support. The system must be compatible with existing NRC control environments and meet specific performance and environmental criteria. The contract duration is approximately 20 months, with delivery expected by March 31, 2027.

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