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Supply of a High Vacuum Arc Melting System

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The University of Western Ontario is inviting proposals through an open tender process for the supply of a High Vacuum Arc Melting System to be installed in the Physics and Astronomy Building. This system will support extensive research in Metallurgy and Materials Science, focusing on alloy design, fabrication, and characterization. Its advanced capabilities are essential for developing new alloys with enhanced stability, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, which are crucial for applications in energy, environmental, and industrial sectors. The project has an estimated budget of CAD 150,000 plus HST, with delivery expected in the summer of 2026. All interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically by June 26, 2026. The submission must include several mandatory documents such as forms related to submission, pricing, references, deliverables, and sustainability. The evaluation will consider experience, qualifications, technical requirements, service and support, value-added ideas, sustainability, accessibility compliance, and pricing. The procurement falls under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and may include post-evaluation negotiations with selected suppliers. Complete tender documents and further details are available for free via the University’s Bonfire Hub portal, while bidding information is also accessible through MERX, where fees may apply.

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University seeks High Vacuum Arc Melting System proposals by June 26, 2026, budget CAD 150,000+.

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Government of Canada → University of Western Ontario

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333994 - Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing View NAICS

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CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → University of Western Ontario
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Government of Canada → University of Western Ontario
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Suppliers can find the complete tender document(s), at no cost, on: https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca. Procuring Entity: University of Western Ontario (Western) Procurement Services 1151 Richmond Street London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7 Contact: Scott Roth sroth6@uwo.ca Procurement Method: Open tender whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal. Description: The RFP is an invitation to submit offers for the Supply of a High Vacuum Arc Melting System. The High Vacuum Arc Melting system will be installed in the Physics and Astronomy Building at Western University. The arc melting system will support a broad range of research activities in Metallurgy and Materials Science, particularly in alloy design, fabrication, and characterization. The system will enable the development and investigation of advanced alloys with improved stability, functionality, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, which are critical for energy, environmental, and industrial applications. Please download the tender package for further information. Budget: The estimated budget for this project is CAD$150,000 plus HST. Estimated Quantities: Available within the tender document Submission Details: All tender submissions must be uploaded electronically at https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca. Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026 at 12:00PM (noon) ET Public Opening: Not Applicable Conditions for Participation: Available within the tender document(s). Mandatory Submission Requirements: Appendix B- Submission Form Appendix C- Rate Bid Form Appendix D- Reference Form Appendix E- Deliverables and Technical Requirements Questionnaire Appendix F- Sustainability Supporting Documentation Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document(s). Scored Submission Requirements: Mandatory Requirements Experience, Qualifications and References Deliverables and Technical Requirements Service and Support Value- Added Ideas Sustainability Accessibility (AODA) Pricing This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Delivery Date: Summer 2026 Duration of Agreement: Upon receipt of equipment and satisfaction of obligations as set out in the Agreement. Additional Options: Available in the tender document(s) Negotiation: At the end of the evaluation process, Western may identify one or more Suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification. See tender document(s) for further detail. Prequalification: Not Applicable Responses must be submitted in English. Suppliers should note that information contained within this Tender Notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document(s) which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the tender document(s) and this Tender Notice, the tender document(s) will take precedence. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

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