Quebec SEAO #2026-06-APPRO8149

Procurement of Digital Optical Microscopy Equipment with LIBS Analysis Capability for UQTR-INRS Research

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is seeking advanced digital optical microscopy equipment for research applications. - Government Buyer: - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), in partnership with Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS) - Products/Services Requested: - Digital optical microscope capable of both structural analysis and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) chemical analysis - Includes required computer and software for equipment operation and data analysis - Intended Use: - Research on metallurgical, ceramic, and cermet samples - Special focus on materials containing lithium, aluminum, their alloying elements, and impurities - Equipment will be used for flexible, preliminary, and post-mortem sample analysis across multiple testing protocol stages - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers specified - Open to suppliers with establishments in Québec or eligible territories - Estimated contract value is 170,000 CAD - Additional eligibility and legal requirements apply as detailed in procurement documents

Description

This call for tenders is for the procurement of a digital optical microscopy equipment capable of analyzing structures and performing LIBS chemical analyses. The equipment includes the necessary computer and software for operation and data analysis for the joint research unit UQTR-INRS. The microscope will be used to study metallurgical, ceramic, and cermet samples, focusing on laser-induced plasma spectroscopy of materials containing lithium and aluminum and their alloying elements and impurities. It will serve as a flexible preliminary analysis interface for samples at various testing protocol stages, from preliminary analysis and benchmarking to post-mortem analysis.

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