The Supply and Install of Four (4) Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Systems

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: Erica Watson ewatso25@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 provision of The Supply and Install of Four (4) Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Systems, as further described herein. The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Systems will be utilized within the Integrated Rehabilitation Technologies Lab to support clinical and translational research focused on mobility, movement, and functional performance. These systems will enable real-time examination of limb muscles, tendons, and ligaments to support clinical research activities in mobility and movement. The procurement includes one (1) full-featured diagnostic ultrasound system and three (3) portable point-of-care ultrasound systems. The diagnostic ultrasound system is intended for advanced, research-intensive imaging and quantitative analysis within a dedicated clinical or laboratory environment. The portable point-of-care ultrasound systems are intended to support flexible, rapid, and repeated assessments across multiple research and clinical locations. The combination of one fixed diagnostic system and multiple portable systems is required to ensure both high-resolution, data-intensive imaging capabilities and accessible point-of-care ultrasound across diverse settings where movement-based assessments occur. Budget: The estimated budget for this project is CAD $204,566 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 5, 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 and Sustainability Supporting Documentation Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document(s). Scored Submission Requirements: Mandatory Requirements Experience, Qualifications and References Technical and Functional Requirements Service and Support Value- Added Ideas Sustainability Accessibility (AODA) Pricing Presentation (short-listed Suppliers only) This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Delivery Date: Fall 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.