Basic Information

Reference Number

0000307747

Issuing Organization

University of Waterloo

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2026-RFPN-00254 CH

Title

CFI: VR IMMERSIVE CAVE

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.220873.C18630

Agreement Type

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2027/02/28

Description

University of Waterloo requires a VR Immersive CAVE to enable visual motor integration research from a vision-first perspective. This vision-first perspective is foundational to developing novel treatments for concussion and persistent concussion symptoms. It will enable the first comprehensive assessment of the real-world visuomotor deficits caused by amblyopia and provide a foundation for developing new treatment and rehabilitation strategies targeting specific aspects of visuomotor control.

The VR Immersive CAVE will be installed and operated in the Canadian Vision Imaging Centre (CVIC), a new research hub for biomedical science and imaging, dedicated clinical research space for treatment trials, med/tech development, and a tele-optometry and imaging hub to improve access to eye care across Canada. The CIVC is a core research facility in the in the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI), Canada’s leading eye and vision care center of excellence.

Dates

Publication

2025/11/19 12:10:22 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/12/10 12:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2025/12/15 02:30:00 PM EST

Onsite Visit

2025/12/04 10:00:00 AM EST

Contact Information

Reception Services

519-888-4501

procure@uwaterloo.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2025/12/04 10:00:00 AM EST

Location

OPT 222

Event Note

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT – an optional site visit has been scheduled for Thursday, December 4th @ 10 a.m. at the OPT building, room 222: https://uwaterloo.ca/map/ (visitor parking is available at “X” lot). Respondents are invited to attend the site visit to familiarize themselves with the space and conditions wherein the VR Immersive CAVE will be installed.

Please confirm your attendance by email to chenders@uwaterloo.ca no later than Monday, December 1st by 12 noon.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

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