# New Brunswick Opportunities Network #RFP RPC-2026-10

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

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP RPC-2026-10
**NAICS:** 333517

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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