Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0074

University of Calgary Solicitation for Load Cell Dual Microhardness Tester System

The University of Calgary is initiating a procurement for a fully integrated load-cell-based micro/macrohardness tester system for laboratory use. - Government buyer: - University of Calgary (Laboratory and Measuring Equipment Procurement) - Products/services requested: - Load Cell Dual Microhardness Tester System - Must support automated Vickers and Knoop hardness testing - Capabilities required: spatial hardness mapping, image analysis, automated reporting, and data export - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or notable requirements: - System must be fully integrated and capable of both micro and macrohardness testing - Emphasis on automation and advanced data handling features - Falls under laboratory and measuring/testing equipment category - No part numbers or purchase quantities are specified - Opportunity is posted as an Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) and is open for responses

Description

The University of Calgary intends to acquire a fully integrated, load-cell-based micro/macrohardness testing system capable of automated Vickers and Knoop testing, spatial hardness mapping, image analysis, reporting and data export. This procurement is posted on the Alberta purchasing portal and is open for responses until August 11, 2026. The notice is an advanced contract award notice for the specified testing system. The procurement is categorized under laboratory and measuring and observing and testing equipment.

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