Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58154
Active Vibration Isolation System for Thermo Fisher Scientific Verios 5 UHR-SEM
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
26-58154
NAICS
334516, 541330
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure an Active Vibration Isolation System for its Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory, specifically for use with a Thermo Fisher Scientific Verios 5 Ultra High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (UHR-SEM). - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory, Aerospace (AERO-SMPL-HTM), High Temperature Materials Group - Contact: Marie Jose Lachance - OEM Highlight: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (system must be compatible with Verios 5 UHR-SEM) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Active Vibration Isolation System (AVI) or dynamic antivibration system - Must provide active vibration isolation in all six degrees of freedom - Must operate over a frequency range of 1 Hz to 200 Hz - Minimum vibration reduction efficiency: 90% at 2.5 Hz, 97% at 5 Hz, 99% at 10 Hz - Internal noise must be less than 50 nG/Hz - Must support a minimum load of 960 kg - Dimensions: 900-1124 mm (L), 650-895 mm (D), 112.5-160 mm (H) - Must use piezoelectric or geophone sensors and actuators with closed-loop feedback - Must comply with Canadian Electrical Code and RoHS Directive - Must be installable without powered lifting equipment - Must include real-time system parameter display - Compatibility with Thermo Fisher Scientific Verios 5 UHR-SEM must be demonstrated - Services: - On-site installation, adjustment, calibration, and operational verification - On-site training for three NRC employees (in English) - 24-month warranty with technical support (telephone/online within 48 hours, spare parts, on-site visits as needed) - Documentation and delivery to NRC Ottawa facility - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict technical specifications for vibration isolation, efficiency, noise, and load capacity - Only Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trade partners may bid - Selection based on lowest price - All deliverables must be received by the specified deadline before acceptance
Description
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking to acquire an Active Vibration Isolation (AVI) system compatible with the Thermo Fisher Scientific Verios 5 Ultra High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (UHR-SEM). The system is required to isolate the microscope from low-frequency vibrations and environmental noise to enhance its performance. The contract includes installation, on-site training, warranty support, documentation, and delivery. The deliverables must be received on or before January 29, 2027, and the contract duration is approximately 4 months.