Purchase of a high-accuracy portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) or an articulated metrology arm

Scope Summary

We would like to procure a high-accuracy 2.5 m portable CMM (articulated metrology arm) measuring radio telescope antennas panels and various other machined parts for quality control, verification and alignment.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "National Research Council of Canada (NRC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-04.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty Mandatory
  Confirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.
  Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions