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Procurement of Precision Argon Ion Milling and Polishing System for Advanced Materials Research

This opportunity is for the supply and installation of a Precision Argon Ion Milling and Polishing System at the University of Western Ontario. - Government buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western) - Procurement Services department - Products/services requested: - Precision Argon Ion Milling and Polishing System - For preparing high-quality TEM and STEM specimens - Supports final thinning, FIB lamellae clean-up, and low-damage polishing - Used in materials science, corrosion, thin-film, coating, and interface research - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or notable requirements: - System must handle a range of specimen preparation tasks for advanced research - Mandatory submission forms, technical questionnaires, and sustainability documentation required - All technical specifications and quantity details are in the tender documents - Open, competitive bidding process

Description

This solicitation invites offers for the provision of a Precision Argon Ion Milling and Polishing System to prepare high-quality TEM and STEM specimens for materials science, corrosion, thin-film, coating, and interface research. The system supports final thinning, clean-up of FIB lamellae, and low-damage polishing of various materials. The contract is to be awarded through competitive open bidding with submissions due by July 28, 2026. The contract period starts on September 30, 2026, with a duration of zero months. Additional details and mandatory submission requirements are available in the tender documents.

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