British Columbia BCBid #2026-LS-416

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

Simon Fraser University is seeking four vibration-isolated optical tables for quantum optics research in its Quantum Internet Systems Lab. - Buyer and project - Government buyer: Simon Fraser University; end-user office/lab: Quantum Internet Systems Lab. - Intended use: photonic setups requiring interferometric stability. - Products and quantity - Four optical tables with active air isolation; no part number or product vendor is specified. - Each table must have a surface area greater than 4.0 m² and be approximately 305 mm thick. Acceptable dimensions are 1200 × 4000 × 305 mm or 1500 × 3600 × 305 mm, with a maximum length of 4200 mm. - Key technical requirements - Four active air-isolation legs, low vibration, high static rigidity, and low dynamic compliance. - Typically M6 threaded mounting holes spaced at 25 mm; a matte or brushed, corrosion-resistant, low-reflectivity stainless-steel top; and thermally symmetric construction. - Surface flatness must be within ±0.10 mm over any 600 × 600 mm area. - The support system must carry the table plus at least 500 kg of distributed experimental payload. Vendors must state permitted distributed and concentrated loads. - Construction must minimize residual stress and prevent long-term warping or delamination. - Budget and included scope - Stated budget: CAD 189,342, excluding taxes, import duties, and brokerage. - Transport, installation, warranty, and training are included in the budget scope. - OEMs and vendors - No table OEM or product vendor is named in the opportunity. MERX is identified as the bid-submission platform, not as a product vendor.

Description

Simon Fraser University is seeking four highly stable optical tables for the SFU Quantum Internet Systems Lab, for photonic setups requiring interferometric stability. Each table must have a surface area greater than 4.0 m² and be supported by four active air-isolation legs; the source specifies additional dimensional, vibration, thermal symmetry, surface finish, flatness, and load-capacity requirements. The budget is $189,342 CAD, including transport, installation, warranty, and training, but excluding taxes and import duties or brokerage. Bidders must obtain the RFP and submit their bids through MERX.com using reference number 0000335141.

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