CanadaBuys #26-58199

NRC dual-source laser cutter/engraver with accessories and installation

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is procuring a dual-source laser cutter/engraver for prototyping applications. - Buyer: National Research Council of Canada, Finance and Procurement Services; contact named in the notice: Adebisi Adeyeye. - OEMs: No manufacturer, brand, or model is specified; suppliers may propose a compliant system. - Main requirement: One dual-source laser cutter/engraver to cut large plastic sheets and engrave plastic, painted metal, and bare metal. - CO₂ laser: at least 120 W at 10.6 μm; fibre laser: at least 50 W at 1,060–1,080 nm. - Processing area at least 900 × 600 mm; positioning accuracy of 10 μm or better; engraving speed of at least 4,000 mm/s. - Enclosed, interlocked work area; 240 V power; CSA or equivalent electrical certification; fiducial vision alignment accurate to 100 μm or better. - Must operate offline, include control software with perpetual (non-subscription) licences, and support oversized sheets and cylindrical objects. - Includes a standalone HEPA/activated-carbon filtration unit rated at least 850 m³/hour, an aluminum-grid cutting bed, and a vacuum table. - System must fit through an 813 mm-wide doorway. - Accessories: One aluminum-grid cutting bed, one rotary attachment, and one vacuum table. - Services and warranty: On-site assembly and installation; two-year parts-and-labour warranty. - Timing: Delivery is required within eight weeks of the contract or purchase order, subject to the solicitation’s final delivery requirement. The contract runs through one year after delivery and acceptance; warranty coverage lasts two years. - Notable procurement terms: Pricing is requested in Canadian dollars; duties are included and applicable taxes are additional. No part numbers are provided.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a dual laser cutter and engraver for prototyping activities. The equipment must cut large sheets of plastic and engrave plastics and painted or bare metal parts. Mandatory requirements include specified CO2 and fibre lasers, an enclosed processing area, filtration, vision alignment, and equipment for cylindrical objects. Deliverables are due by March 31, 2027; the stated selection basis is the lowest-priced responsive bid.

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