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Scientific Instrument Supply – Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) System

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Submission Closed05/27/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract is for the supply of a TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 or an equivalent differential scanning calorimeter system, designed for thermal analysis of aluminum alloys, including essential components such as an autosampler, sensor, and furnace, along with the required software. The instrument must meet precise technical specifications to ensure accurate and reliable thermal measurements for research and development applications within the metallurgy and materials science domains. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the Government of Canada, managed by the National Research Council of Canada, with performance required in Montréal. Respondents must submit proposals by the deadline of May 27, 2026, and the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing of laboratory analytical instruments. The tender is open through the Canada Buys platform, and while no specific set-aside or organizational preference is indicated, bidders are expected to demonstrate conformity with technical requirements, delivery timelines, and warranty or support provisions. The procurement aims to enhance laboratory capacity for thermal analysis in support of advanced materials research related to aluminum alloys.

General Info

Supply TA Instruments DSC 2500 system for aluminum alloy thermal analysis, Montréal, deadline May 27, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Montréal, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58011.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Differential Scanning Calorimeter

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 12

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Response DeadlineMay 27

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Submission Closed

05/27/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Full Description

Supply of a TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 or equivalent system, including autosampler, sensor, furnace, and software, for thermal analysis of aluminum alloys.