New Brunswick Opportunities Network #RFP RPC-2026-10

RPC procurement of one CNC lathe with accessories, installation, training, and warranty

New Brunswick RPC seeks a complete, ready-to-operate CNC lathe for its Fredericton facility. - Government buyer: New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (RPC). - Procurement: One CNC lathe with accessories; no specific model, part number, or selected manufacturer is identified. - Named manufacturers: Haas and Mazak are mentioned as examples when defining minimum training duration, not as required brands. The training minimum is three days for Haas or Mazak machines and five days for other manufacturers. - Key machine requirements: Approximately 20-inch maximum part swing, cutting diameter around 12 inches, cutting length over 20 inches, at least 2.0 inches of Y-axis travel, and at least 2.5-inch bar capacity. The spindle must provide at least 20 hp and reach 4,000 rpm; C-axis positioning resolution must be 0.01 or better. - Included equipment and capabilities: Hydraulic 8-inch, three-jaw chuck and jaws; programmable tailstock; 12-station BMT or VDI turret; live tooling and holders; specified fixed tooling; chip conveyor; coolant system with filtration, oil skimmer, and mist management; and a controller with conversational programming, at least 1 GB of memory, and user-definable macros. - Power and safety: Include a step-down transformer for RPC’s 575 VAC, three-phase, 60 Hz power supply and Canadian-recognized electrical safety certification. - Delivery and support: Include delivery to RPC’s Fredericton facility, installation, commissioning, programming, and operational, programming, and maintenance training. The complete machine, including its control, must have at least a one-year warranty; proposals should detail service response, technician coverage, and spare-parts availability.

Description

New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (RPC) is seeking proposals for a one-time purchase of one CNC lathe with accessories. The scope includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and warranty in accordance with the RFP requirements. The selected proponent will enter into a purchase agreement with RPC, including the manufacturer's standard warranty and any agreed additional service or support terms. Proposals are due October 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Atlantic Time.

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