# 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.

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