Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0071
Direct Procurement of Metallographic Lab Equipment from LECO Instruments ULC
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
2026RSS0071
NAICS
423490
The University of Calgary's Department of Mechanical Engineering is initiating a direct procurement for advanced metallographic laboratory specimen preparation equipment from LECO Instruments ULC. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Department of Mechanical Engineering - OEM Highlight: - LECO Instruments ULC is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer specified - Products Requested: - PX400 Grinding and Polishing Plate - Compatible with existing 8-inch plate inventory - Six-specimen automated capacity for high-throughput use - MX400 Mounting Press - Fully automated, ultra-compact (8-inch-wide) design - Addresses lab space and safety constraints - SX100 Sectioning Saw - Integrates with other equipment for a closed-loop, safe, and structurally sound sample preparation workflow - Installation, training, add-ons, and accessories for all equipment - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support high-throughput needs for over 260 students - Compatibility with existing supplies and inventory is mandatory - Direct award to LECO Instruments ULC; no competitive bidding process - Open for review by interested suppliers, but LECO is specified as the only source
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase the PX400 grinding and polishing plate, MX400 mounting press, and SX100 sectioning saw, including installation, training, add-ons, and accessories from LECO Instruments ULC. This equipment is to replace aging, poorly functioning equipment used in undergraduate teaching labs within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The MX400 mounting press is fully automated and compact to meet lab space and safety constraints. The PX400 grinder-polisher maintains compatibility with existing inventory and supports high-throughput requirements for over 260 students. The SX-100MC Sectioning Saw integrates with other equipment to support a closed-loop workflow for safe and structurally sound sample preparation.