# CanadaBuys #BC235113

Four active-isolation optical tables for Simon Fraser University quantum optics research

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** BC235113
**NAICS:** 333999

Simon Fraser University is seeking four vibration-isolated optical tables for quantum optics research.
- Buyer: Simon Fraser University, for its Quantum Internet Systems Lab.
- Requested product: Four optical tables with active air-isolation legs; no OEM or vendor is named in the notice.
- Key specifications: Each table must exceed 4.0 m² in surface area and be approximately 305 mm thick. Acceptable dimensions are 1200 × 4000 mm or 1500 × 3600 mm; tables must have metric M6 mounting holes, typically spaced 25 mm apart, and four active air-isolation legs.
- Performance and construction: Low vibration, high rigidity, thermally symmetric construction, a corrosion-resistant matte or brushed stainless-steel surface, and flatness of no more than ±0.10 mm over any 600 × 600 mm area. Each table must support its own mass plus at least 500 kg of distributed payload; bidders must state maximum distributed and concentrated loads.
- Included services: Transport, installation, warranty, and training. The stated budget is CAD 189,342, excluding taxes, import duties, and brokerage.
- Procurement channel: Bids are directed through MERX under reference number 0000335141.

### Description

Simon Fraser University's Quantum Internet Systems Lab requires four highly stable optical tables on active air-isolation legs for vibration-stabilized photonic setups. The tables must meet stated specifications for size, surface finish and flatness, thermal symmetry, rigidity, vibration performance, and load capacity. The stated budget is $189,342 CAD, inclusive of transport, installation, warranty, and training, but excluding taxes and import duties or brokerage. Bidders are instructed to view the RFP and submit their bids on MERX.com using reference number 0000335141.

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