Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #AIN2026-72022
Turnkey design-build replacement of a 7 T MRI with a Bruker BioSpec 94/30 9.4 T system
Posted
October 17, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
AIN2026-72022
NAICS
236220
Santé Québec is seeking a turnkey design-build team to replace the research MRI at the Centre d’imagerie cérébrale of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas. - Government buyer: Santé Québec, Ouest de l’Île de Montréal–Universitaire; end-user site is the Centre d’imagerie cérébrale (CIC), Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas. - OEM and equipment: Bruker BioSpec 94/30 9.4 T research MRI, replacing the existing 7 T MRI. - Requested work: Turnkey design and construction for the MRI replacement, including coordination with the manufacturer’s magnet delivery schedule. - Supplier qualifications: Required Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence and any required authorization to contract; direct experience installing research MRI systems of 7 T or higher, including at least five comparable projects with references; and an experienced senior project manager and site superintendent. - Schedule and budget: Design is planned to begin in fall 2026, with construction planned for spring and summer 2027. The project has a fixed, not-to-exceed budget; no amount is stated.
Description
The notice concerns a turnkey design-build construction contract to replace the 7 T MRI with a 9.4 T Bruker BioSpec 94/30 MRI at the Centre d’imagerie cérébrale (CIC), Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas. The work includes design planned for fall 2026 and construction planned from April to August 2027, with construction required to begin before June 3, 2027. The contract duration is approximately 12 months, and the expected contract conclusion is November 10, 2026. Interested suppliers must submit a written expression of interest and meet the stated licensing, experience, staffing, and availability requirements.