Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20174657
ÉTS seeks supplier interest for a proposed sole-source microscope acquisition
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
20174657
NAICS
423490
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is exploring a microscope purchase for delivery in Montréal through a proposed sole-source contract. - Buyer: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS); delivery location: Montréal. - Intended supplier: Jeol Canada, Inc. ÉTS believes this supplier may be the only one able to meet its mandatory technical specifications and desired functions. - Requested product: One microscope acquisition; the notice does not provide a model, part number, quantity, or detailed specifications. - Procurement approach: ÉTS is inviting other suppliers to demonstrate that they can meet the requirements, to determine whether a competitive solicitation is appropriate. - Period of performance: Estimated contract duration is six months.
Description
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) intends to award a sole-source contract to Jeol Canada, Inc. to acquire scientific equipment. The notice states that Jeol Canada, Inc. appears to be the only company able to meet all mandatory minimum technical specifications and desired functionalities. ÉTS is seeking to determine whether other suppliers can meet its requirements; responses received by the closing date will be considered only to decide whether to issue a competitive solicitation. The estimated contract period is six months, with delivery in Montréal.