Opportunity

Quebec SEAO #20178393

Sépaq market research for a clamshell public astronomy observatory

Posted

October 23, 2026

Respond By

November 25, 2026

Identifier

20178393

NAICS

333314, 423490

Sépaq is surveying the market for a clamshell observatory enclosure for public astronomy observation in Estrie, Québec. - Government buyer: Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq), through its Vice-Presidency for Infrastructure Planning and Development. - Opportunity purpose: Request for interest to understand market availability and supplier capabilities; this is not a tender or bid invitation. - Product requested: A clamshell dome or observatory intended for public astronomical observation. - Quantity, part number, and detailed technical specifications are not provided. - Delivery region: Estrie, Québec. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the notice. - Notable requirements: Suppliers are being asked to provide information about their capabilities and the availability of a suitable observatory enclosure.

Description

This request for interest seeks information from specialized manufacturers and potential suppliers about a “Clamshell Dome” or “Clamshell Observatory” for public astronomical observation. Sépaq is assessing market interest and suppliers’ ability to meet its operational needs. The notice is not a call for tenders or an invitation to bid, and it creates no legal obligation for Sépaq to proceed. Responses must be received by November 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Quebec legal time, at Sépaq’s headquarters or by email.

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