Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Raymond Siguenza
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
raymond.siguenza@utoronto.ca
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The University is conducting an RFP for In Situ Nanoindenter
The Department of Materials Science & Engineering requires a Nano-indentation Mechanical System that can be used to perform nano-mechanical measurements of mechanical properties on a wide range of materials, inside as well as outside SEM.
The equipment should enable nano-indentation and in-situ mechanical testing of materials such as thin films, ceramics, polymers, metals, pillars, and cantilevers using both quasi-static and dynamic nano-indentation techniques with high spatial resolution. This mechanical testing device should be operable inside a scanning electron microscope so that imaging can be completed during testing and operable on a laboratory benchtop so that testing can be completed when the SEM is being used for other purposes. The tester should be driven by piezoelectric actuators in true displacement control mode to achieve higher stability in micropillar compression tests. The tester should be able to work in extreme conditions, including high-frequency cyclic loading, high strain rate, and high temperature. The system should provide automated sequential testing of multiple tests without user interaction after initial loading and setting up test locations. The system should have easy to use test and review software that enables easy training for new users. The software should be programmable to enable development of new test methods, or the proponent should provide service to customize test methods. The system should be extendable to add light and electric fields to the sample during tests and measure these signals. The mechanical testing system should have interchangeable tips that can be changed by the user, so that flexibility in research applications and tip geometries for the applications can be optimized and selected by the researcher. In addition, the system should also be easy and safe to carry during airplane travel to enable using the device at alternate facilities.
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Monday, October 16, 2023 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: N/A
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
- The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
- The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
CONTRACT DETAILS
The term of the agreement is one (1) year with five-year extension option at one (1) year term.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience and Qualifications 10
Technical Requirements 40
Delivery, Installation, and Training Requirements 15
Warranty and Service 10
Pricing 25
Total 100
NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.
