Opportunity

CanadaBuys #P27-084

York University seeks an fNIRS system for head-unrestrained brain imaging

Posted

October 07, 2026

Respond By

October 23, 2026

Identifier

P27-084

NAICS

423490

York University’s Faculty of Health is seeking an fNIRS system for research that captures brain activity during natural, unrestricted movement. - Buyer: York University, Procurement Services, on behalf of the Faculty of Health. - Requested system: One functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system for head-unrestrained brain imaging; no manufacturer, model, part number, or fixed quantity is specified. - Research use: The system will be used alongside eye-tracking and hand-tracking devices to study naturalistic human behavior in real-world settings. - Budget and included requirements: The estimated budget is approximately CAD $200,000, including delivery, warranty, installation, and training. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or product vendor is identified in the notice. York University is the buyer; MERX and York University Bonfire are named as procurement platforms. - Performance: One-time purchase, with delivery timing to be agreed by the parties; no ongoing subscription or defined service term is stated.

Description

York University’s Faculty of Health seeks a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system for head-unrestrained brain imaging. The system will be used alongside eye-tracking and hand-tracking devices to study naturalistic human behaviors in real-world and ecologically valid settings. Proponents should demonstrate that the proposed system meets the requirements in section 6.0 of the RFP. Only proponents registered with MERX who obtained the bid document directly from MERX may submit; others will be disqualified.

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