23295-150116/A - High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, Devon, Alberta. (23295-150116/A)

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High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, Devon, Alberta.

The Advanced Analytical Laboratory of CanmetENERGY at the Devon location requires one (1) Analytical High Performance Liquid Chromatograph System. The complete system must include the following components: A. High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) B. Autosampler C. Refractive Index (RI) Detector D. Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector E. Fraction collector F. Columns, column oven, and backflush system G. Computer and Software

This system must meet the ASTM D7419 2013 apparatus and specification requirements and meet the resolution, capacity, and separation required to properly perform the method. In addition, a fraction collector is needed so that eluents can be further analyzed. 1. The instrument delivered must run crude oil quality control samples via ASTM D7419. The quantification of saturate and aromatic/polar fractions must meet the expected values of the crude oil quality control samples within +/- 10%. 2. The instrument must collect the fractions from crude oil samples, run in triplicates, and meet specifications as outlined in ASTM D2786 and ASTM D3239.

An HPLC with a small footprint, components are stackable, and are controlled by an automated system compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. The successful bidder must supply a complete HPLC system, RI and PDA detectors, and removable fraction collector; including all necessary accessories for sample introduction, attachment/installation, software system for automatic control (computer and monitor). The instrument must be supplied with a standalone computer and software. The computer must use Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise edition as the operating system. Full on-site installation and set-up must be included. Parts and service must be readily available within 48 hours of a request to provide on-site service. Customer training at the CanmetENERGY site is to be included for up to six people. All hardware must be manufactured and supported by a single vendor. This is necessary to ensure consistent warranty service and troubleshooting throughout the lifetime of the equipment. No prototypes, demonstration models or used/refurbished instruments will be considered. The instrument model offered for must be in full production.

The Contractor must provide on-site basic instrument overview and training in the operation and maintenance of the System.

This must be delivered by the contractor's application engineer, or its agents, or its sub-contractors during the installation period.

A full and complete set of operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals along with diagnostic protocols and list of spare parts for the entire system must be provided. A twelve month warranty on the system must be included and the warranties are to begin on the date that system meets operational satisfaction at CanmetENERGY Devon. The System must be compatible with the power requirements and outlets in North America.

The equipment must be delivered to the specified location before March 1, 2015, and unpacked and installed, and made fully operational to Advanced Analytical CanmetENERGY Devon's satisfaction before March 31, 2015. This requirement is subject to the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

REVISED CLOSING DATE TO:

02:00 PM on 2015-01-12

If your bid has already been forwarded and you wish to revise the same, this revision should reach the Bid Receiving Unit identified on Page 1 before the closing date.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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