Opportunity

CanadaBuys #AB-2026-07260

Research-grade GDOES system for the University of Calgary

Posted

November 02, 2026

Respond By

November 09, 2026

Identifier

AB-2026-07260

NAICS

334516

The University of Calgary is seeking a research-grade GDOES system for materials characterization and interdisciplinary research. - Buyer: University of Calgary, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. - Requested system: One research-grade Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GDOES) system; no quantity or part number is specified. - Capabilities: Elemental depth profiling, multilayer structure analysis, and identification of contaminants, impurities, and unknown or trace elemental species in conductive and non-conductive materials. - Research applications include batteries, corrosion, coatings, semiconductors, hydrogen technologies, advanced manufacturing, and energy materials. - Required services: Installation, commissioning, user training, and support. - No OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named in the opportunity.

Description

The University of Calgary requires the acquisition, installation, commissioning, training, and support of a research-grade Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GDOES) system for its Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The system will support materials characterization and research across areas including battery materials, corrosion, coatings, semiconductors, hydrogen technologies, and advanced manufacturing. It must provide elemental depth profiling, characterize multilayer structures, identify contaminants and impurities, and detect previously unknown or trace elemental species. The equipment is intended to support multiple research groups and both routine quantitative analysis and exploratory research.

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