Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20160091
Sole-Source Professional Services for Research Analysis in Sustainable Agriculture
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
20160091
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is issued by École Polytechnique in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, for specialized research support services. - Government Buyer: - École Polytechnique (Montréal, Quebec, Canada) - Scope of Work: - Professional services for physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of culture and water samples - Services support the PLANET research project, which focuses on plasma water treatment for sustainable greenhouse agriculture - Includes sample analysis, participation in technological development, and staff training - Vendor/OEM Details: - IRDA (Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement) is the sole-source provider identified through a market study - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or part numbers are specified - All requested items are professional services related to laboratory analysis and research support - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source justification: IRDA is the only qualified research organization for these services - Opportunity is classified under UNSPSC code 77000000 (environmental services) - Quantities: - No specific quantities or line-item breakdowns are provided - Period of Performance: - Project is funded for a 4-year duration
Description
This procurement involves professional services for physico-chemical and microbiological analysis related to a multi-institutional research project called PLANET, which aims to develop a plasma water treatment system to disinfect water and fix nitrogen for sustainable greenhouse cultivation. The project is funded for 4 years and seeks collaboration with a service provider for sample analysis, technological development, and staff training. The contract will be awarded exclusively to IRDA based on a market study identifying it as the only qualified research organization. The deadline for bid submission is July 28, 2026.