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Automated Variable-Angle Spectroscopic Thin-Film Characterization System
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The University of Western Ontario is soliciting proposals for the supply and installation of an Automated Variable-Angle Spectroscopic Thin-Film Characterization System with in situ electrochemical capability, commonly known as an ellipsometer. This advanced instrument is critical for real-time, time-resolved analysis of electrochemically driven surface and interfacial processes on metals, oxides, sulfides, semiconductors, and other materials, with specific applications in corrosion science, oxide growth, film breakdown, and repassivation under controlled polarization conditions. The system will support research across energy sectors including nuclear reactor materials, nuclear waste management, oil and gas infrastructure, and hydrogen production and transport, enabling insights into transient phenomena inaccessible through ex-situ or steady-state methods. The estimated budget is CAD$330,000 plus HST, with a firm delivery deadline of December 2026 and a total pre-tax allocation that must be adhered to in all bids. All submissions must be made electronically via the BonfireHub platform by June 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, and must include mandatory documentation such as the Submission Form, Rate Bid Form, Reference Form, Technical Requirements Questionnaire, Sustainability Commitment, and Proponents Checklist. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications, technical compliance, service and support, sustainability practices, value-added ideas, accessibility under the AODA, pricing, and in-kind contributions. The procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement and is open to all qualified suppliers without prequalification requirements. The University may engage in post-evaluation negotiations with selected proponents and reserves the right to modify solicitation details as needed. All documentation must be submitted in English, and suppliers are directed to the official tender portal for the most current and complete information. While the RFP is publicly accessible at no cost on BonfireHub, additional information may be available through Merx.com, though fees may apply. Contact for inquiries is Scott Roth at [email hidden].
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