Tenders/Purchase of eleven (11) Electrometer/High-Resistance Meters and Accessories (Keithley 6517B or Equivalent)

Purchase of eleven (11) Electrometer/High-Resistance Meters and Accessories (Keithley 6517B or Equivalent)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Oct 13, 2026

Updated: Oct 14, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Laboratories. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 consulting in the Research sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires to purchase eleven (11) Electrometer/High-Resistance Meters and Accessories (Keithley 6517B, or equivalent). The equipment is used continuously in applications where low-current and high-resistance measurements require exceptional signal-to-noise performance, stability, leakage control, guarding, triaxial connectivity, and measurement repeatability. METRO operates under a rigorous quality system and maintains measurement standards that must be demonstrably traceable, reliable, and internationally recognized. The existing Keithley-based measurement platform has been fully integrated into validated measurement systems, software applications, automation scripts, operating procedures, and technical documentation. Maintaining the same instrument platform supports compatibility with internationally accepted metrology practices and helps ensure continuity and comparability of measurement results used to support national measurement standards and regulatory obligations. The use of an equivalent manufacturer's instrument would require extensive technical evaluation and verification before it could be incorporated into operational measurement systems. This work would include performance testing, comparison studies, revalidation of measurement methods, review and potential revisions, updates to quality-system documentation, modifications to software drivers and automation scripts, and assessment of impacts on established laboratory procedures. In addition, evaluation of a competing instrument would likely require acquisition of a demonstration unit and could result in disruptions to ongoing operations, delays to standards-maintenance activities, and potential interruptions to services provided to clients.. UNSPSC: *Electrical measuring and testing equipment and accessories (*41113600). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on October 13, 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 234 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 13, 2026.

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

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.