Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The Department of Civil Engineering is looking to acquire a state of the art 3D Particulate/Sand printing system. The 3D printer system requested here is necessary to accurately produce identical samples, made of rock-like geomaterial, containing controlled heterogeneities. The possibility to design, control, and print heterogeneous samples is pivotal for the applicants’ research aimed to develop novel approaches for modeling the Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical behavior of various porous geomaterials and fractured reservoir rocks by specifically accounting for their micro-scale characteristics. The system will be used for at least the next decade by the applicants’ research teams and other qualified users, and it has the capability to evolve with their research needs.
We do not have a preferred technology in mind and will consider all options. Ideally, the requested system consists of a self-contained 3D powder printer that is capable, by using the direct binding technology, to print samples made of various types of sands (i.e., quartz, andalusit, olivin, ceramics (TiO2, ZrO2), chromite and aluminum silicate).
The Successful Proponent should provide the supply, delivery, installation, and user-training for the complete commercial and /or pre-commercial system. All components and parts should be new, not used, refurbished or demonstration.
Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the tender documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested suppliers may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable.
Conditions for Participation:
Available within the tender document.]
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
- Appendix B – Submission Form
- Appendix C – Rate Bid Form
- Appendix D – References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
Scored Submission Requirements:
C.1 Experience and Qualifications
C.2 Minimum Requirements
C.3 Desirable Requirements
C.3 Delivery, Installation, and Testing Requirements
C.4 Training Requirements
C.5 Warranty and Optional After-Sales Service
D. Pricing
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
This procurement is covered by:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
Delivery by March 30, 2018 from contract execution (negotiable)
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
