ACAN 26-58020 Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Laboratories and Research Institutions. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 10, 2026.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

ACAN 26-58020 Laboratory Motion Platform System (Hexapod) 1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 2. Definition of the Requirement The National Research Council of Canada’s Aerospace Research Centre (NRC-AERO) requires the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of one (1) laboratory motion platform system (hexapod). The proposed system will be used to simulate ship motion within a ship airwake environment in order to evaluate the performance of mid-size unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during shipboard landing and takeoff operations. The resulting experimental data will support the development of safe operational wind limits for unmanned aerial systems operating from maritime platforms. The proposed system must be capable of reproducing complex ship motion profiles used in existing NRC shipboard landing research programs. The proposed system must also maintain compatibility with the motion control environment currently used by the NRC Aerodynamics Laboratory. This includes compatibility with the existing motion control architecture, motion profile development workflow, and data acquisition framework used to generate and analyze experimental datasets. Maintaining this compatibility will enable previously developed motion profiles, experimental procedures, and analysis tools to be reused without modification while ensuring continuity and comparability with the laboratory’s existing research database. The procurement i. UNSPSC: *Laboratory and scientific equipment (*41100000). Method: Advance contract award notice. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has issued 131 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 34 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.