Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20174832
Cryogen-free electrical testing system for the Université de Sherbrooke
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
November 09, 2026
Identifier
20174832
NAICS
423490
The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking a cryogen-free system for rapid, very-low-temperature electrical testing of advanced device structures. - Government buyer: Université de Sherbrooke, Service des ressources financières, Section de l'approvisionnement. - Procurement: One low-temperature rapid-cycling electrical testing system; no part number is provided. - Key requirements: Operates without cryogenic consumables and reaches sample temperatures of 100 mK or lower. Intended for rapid characterization of electronic, superconducting, cryoelectronic, emerging-memory, and quantum-device test structures after fabrication, near the 3IT microfabrication facilities. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or vendor is named in the notice. - Estimated value: CAD 500,000, approximately USD 350,000–400,000. - Performance period: 12 months, with no options; not an annual subscription.
Description
The Université de Sherbrooke seeks to acquire a low-temperature electrical testing system that operates without cryogenic consumables and can reach a sample temperature of 100 mK or lower. It will be installed near the 3IT microfabrication facilities. The system will be used for rapid characterization of electronic, superconducting, cryoelectronic, emerging-memory, and quantum-device test structures after fabrication. The contract duration is 12 months without options.