Basic Information

Reference Number

0000290586

Issuing Organization

York University

Owner Organization

York University

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

P25-135

Title

Raman Microscope and Infrared Spectrometer

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.322261.C108709

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Description

Address:
York University
Strategic Procurement Services
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3J 1P3

Description:
York is inviting Proposals from qualified Proponents for the supply, delivery and installation of one (1) multifunctional Raman microscope and infrared spectrometer for clean energy and environmental research. Infrastructure equipment is requested that allows accurate surface characterization of nanomaterials and their integrated systems, both at the fundamental sciences and at the applied engineering level. Precise and high-throughput surface Raman and infrared spectroscopic characterization of materials is sought, including mapping their spectral-distribution spatially and statistically.

York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX (www.MERX.com) for this competitive bid. Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/.

Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.

Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the RFP Documents.

Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca.

Submission Deadline:
April 17, 2025 at 3:00:00pm EST.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience
Methodology (including Specifications)
Timetable/Workplan
References/Past Experience
Financial Considerations
Acknowledgement

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:

Mandatory Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Methodology (including approach, technical specifications, and non-technical requirements)
References/Past Experience
Financial Evaluation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.

This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

Delivery Date:
Equipment to be delivered a tentative date of June 2025.

Duration of Agreement:
One-time purchase.

Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.

Negotiation:
York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):
Not Applicable.

Responses must be submitted in English.

Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2025/04/02 09:30:23 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/04/09 11:59:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2025/04/17 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Daniela Velizarova

vdaniela@yorku.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

All Proposals and accompanying documents must be uploaded electronically at the appropriate project on https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca. York will NOT accept hard copy Proposals.

Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX prior to the Proposal due date and time will be disqualified.

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