Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20158951
Procurement of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Furnace Platform and Tooling for UQTR
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
20158951
NAICS
333249
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) is seeking suppliers for advanced scientific equipment: - Government buyer: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), managed by UMR UQTR-INRS - Products requested: - Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) furnace platform (also known as plasma sintering furnace or Frittage Flash) - Required cooler for the furnace - Multiple sets of graphite punches and dies (tooling) - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified in the notice - Estimated procurement value: approximately CAD 250,000 - Delivery location: UQTR, Trois-Rivières, Québec - Open to suppliers capable of providing the specified scientific instrument and associated equipment - Procurement falls under the G27 - Scientific Instruments UNSPSC category - Subject to Quebec-Ontario, CETA, and CFTA trade agreements - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the SEAO system
Description
This solicitation is for the acquisition of a plasma sintering furnace platform (Spark Plasma Sintering - SPS) including a cooler and sets of graphite punches and dies. The equipment is required by UMR UQTR-INRS and will be delivered to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the SEAO system by September 8, 2026. The procurement is part of the G27 - Scientific Instruments UNSPSC category and is subject to agreements including Quebec-Ontario, CETA, and CFTA.