# British Columbia BCBid #2026010385

Cavity ring-down spectrometer for CO₂ and CH₄ isotope analysis

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 26, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026010385
**NAICS:** 334516, 423490

The University of British Columbia is seeking laboratory equipment for carbon-isotope analysis of atmospheric gases.
- **Buyer:** University of British Columbia (UBC); no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **Requested product:** One cavity ring-down spectrometer for measuring δ13C signatures and concentrations of CO₂ and CH₄ in air; quantity and part number are not specified.
- **Key requirements:** Operate above 5000 per mille and achieve CO₂ measurement precision below 0.5‰.
- **Related services:** Supplier installation of the spectrometer and user training; quantities and service part numbers are not specified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment manufacturer, OEM, or supplying vendor is identified.

### Description

The University of British Columbia is seeking a cavity ring-down spectrometer for laboratory use. The successful supplier is to supply, train users on, and install equipment capable of measuring the d13C signature and concentrations of CO2 and CH4 in air. The spectrometer must operate above 5000 per mille and achieve precision of less than 0.5‰ for CO2. Submissions are electronic through BC Bid, with opportunity documents and addenda available through UBC Bonfire.

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