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.