Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58123
NRC Benchtop X-ray Diffractometer (Bruker D6 PHASER or Equivalent) Supply, Delivery, and Training
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
26-58123
NAICS
334516
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking the supply, delivery, and on-site training for a benchtop X-ray diffractometer, referencing the Bruker D6 PHASER or equivalent. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Finance and Procurement Services Directorate - Senior Procurement Officer: Frédérik Beauchamp - OEMs and Vendors: - Bruker AXS LLC (only OEM explicitly named) - Products/Services Requested: - Benchtop X-ray diffractometer (Bruker D6 PHASER or equivalent) - 1.2 kW copper X-ray generator - Maintenance-free theta-theta goniometer (3.2° to 152.2° 2Theta range) - High resolution (≤0.03° 2-theta FWHM) - Instrument alignment (≤0.01° 2-theta) - Automated slit and anti-scatter screen adjustment - Single-position rotary stage with deep well sample holder (≥20 mm) - Automatic sample changer (≥12 positions) - Energy-dispersive, position-sensitive detector (0D, 1D, 2D modes) with lifetime warranty - Certified electrical equipment per Canadian Electrical Code - Software compatible with NRC's existing X-ray diffraction analysis workflows - All required licenses, accessories, and interfaces - On-site instrument and application training - Minimum two days by qualified scientist or technician - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with NRC's current Bruker software and workflows - Electrical certification for use in Canada is mandatory - Sole-source procurement due to technical and compatibility reasons - Delivery required within 5 months, on or before March 31, 2027 - Subject to multiple international trade agreements
Description
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply, delivery, and training for a benchtop X-ray diffractometer, such as the Bruker D6 PHASER or equivalent. The equipment must support NRC's current and anticipated X-ray diffraction research activities and provide data quality and scan performance comparable to NRC's existing high-performance floor-standing X-ray diffraction systems. The contract duration is 5 months, with delivery required on or before March 31, 2027. The procurement is conducted via an Advance Contract Award Notice due to exclusive rights and technical reasons.