Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Renee Cheng
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
reneeke.cheng@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 a Thermal Analysis-Mass Spectrometer System, which will be used in a research laboratory focused on high temperature materials processes. The lab supports research primarily related to the mining and metals industries and to investigate such processes as melting and phase transformation, decomposition, sintering, calcination, roasting, and gas-solid/liquid reactions. The samples tested will be subjected to various gases including CO, H2, CO2, O2, Ar, N2, H2S, and SO2. The concentration of the gases and their flowrate for safety and health reasons are controlled outside the system by the user, using a combination of flow controllers, gas sensors/monitors, and ventilation systems. The sample may be a metal, or a compound such as metal sulfide or oxide, carbonates, etc. Sample mass in the measurements is typically in the 20-100 mg range, although a larger capacity is beneficial. Evolved gas analysis using mass spectrometer is required to complement mass change and heat release/absorption data.
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 Friday, January 17, 2025 (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: see Data Sheet, 6.2.2
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
See Form of Agreement, 2.1 Term
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria: Data Sheet, 6.2
Schedule D Part 1 Technical Submission Requirements Weight
B.1 Experience and Qualifications 5
B.2 Technical Requirements
B.2.1 Functionalities and Capabilities 15
B.2.2 Temperature Range 6
B.2.3 Mass Range and Measurement Accuracy 5
B.2.4 Gas Atmosphere Handled 7
B.2.5 Interfacing 5
B.2.6 Mass Spectrometer: Range and Sensitivity 7
B.2.7 Calibration 5
B.2.8 Regulatory and Industry Standards Compliance 2
B.2.9 Software 3
B.3 Delivery, Installation and Testing 6
B.4 Training 4
B.5 Warranty Services 5
Schedule D Part 2 Financial Submission 25
Total 100
Optional Demonstration 15
Total incl. Optional Demonstration 115
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.
