Quebec SEAO #20178560

Low-temperature deposition system for thin-film waveguide production

Université de Sherbrooke is seeking a low-temperature deposition system for research and fabrication of thin-film waveguides. - Government buyer: Université de Sherbrooke, Service des ressources financières, Section de l'approvisionnement. - Requested system: One low-temperature deposition system for producing low-loss thin-film silicon nitride and silicon oxide waveguides. No model, part number, or quantity is specified in the available notice; technical details are referenced in attachments that were not provided. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment OEM, vendor, or reseller is named. Funding support is identified from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Quebec's Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sport, with contributions from other sources. - Notable requirements: Supplier eligibility restrictions apply, including a requirement for a place of business in Quebec or an eligible territory. A 1% preference may apply to qualifying bids when at least half of the offered items are manufactured at a plant using at least 50% renewable electricity. - Estimated value: 520,000; the notice does not specify the currency.

Description

The Université de Sherbrooke seeks to acquire a low-temperature deposition system for low-loss thin-film silicon nitride and silicon oxide waveguides. The purchase is funded through a research grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, with contributions also coming from Quebec's Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sport and other sources. The estimated contract value is 520,000, with the currency not specified, and the estimated term is 12 months excluding options. Bids are submitted through SEAO, with a deadline of November 16, 2026.

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