Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20155703
Procurement of Digital Optical Microscope with LIBS Analysis for UQTR-INRS Research
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
20155703
NAICS
334516
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is seeking advanced digital optical microscopy equipment for its joint research unit with INRS. - 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 a computer and all necessary software for equipment operation and data analysis - Application & Use: - Equipment will be used for research on metallurgical, ceramic, and cermet samples - Special focus on materials containing lithium, aluminum, their alloying elements, and impurities - Intended for preliminary and post-mortem sample analysis across various testing protocols - Notable Requirements: - Integration of LIBS analysis capability - Compatibility with a wide range of sample types, especially those containing lithium and aluminum - Delivery to Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantities & Part Numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers provided
Description
This solicitation is for the acquisition of a digital optical microscopy equipment capable of analyzing structures and performing LIBS chemical analyses, including the necessary computer and software for operation and data analysis. The equipment will be used by the joint research unit UMR, UQTR-INRS, focusing on metallurgical, ceramic, and cermet samples, with emphasis on laser-induced plasma spectroscopy of materials containing lithium and aluminum and their alloying elements and impurities. The microscope will serve as a flexible preliminary analysis interface for samples at various testing protocol stages, from preliminary analysis and benchmarking to post-mortem analysis. Delivery location is Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.