RFP – Pilot Scale Multi-Mode Arc Furnace
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Deadline
20 October 2026
Description
Title: RFP – Pilot Scale Multi-Mode Arc Furnace Reference number: WS5840606449-Doc5860766967 Solicitation number: WS5840606449 Amendment number: 008 Notice type: Request for Proposal Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding Procurement category: Goods Status: Open Publication date: 2026-09-01 Closing date: 2026-10-20T14:00:00 Amendment date: 2026-10-09 Expected contract start: 2026-11-01 Expected contract end: 2028-03-31 UNSPSC: 23153100, 40101805, 40101843, 41104600, 72121500, 73121500, 73161500, 81141901 UNSPSC description: Industrial machinery components and accessories, Furnaces, Electric furnace, Laboratory furnaces and accessories, Industrial plant construction services, Metal smelting and refining and forming processes, Manufacture of machinery, Product research and development service Selection criteria: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price Limited tendering reason: None Trade agreements: Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) Regions of delivery: Hamilton Contracting entity: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Contracting entity city: Gatineau Contracting entity province: Quebec End user entities: Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) Contact: Webster, Sean (SPAC/PSPC) (il-lui / he-him) Contact email: [email protected] Notice URL: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110023434?anId=ANONYMOUS Description: Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Description of Requirement: Natural Resources Canada requires a detailed engineering design and timeline for a pilot scale multi-mode arc furnace together with power supply and control systems, a continuous feeding system, a primary off-gas treatment system and ancillary equipment. The requirement includes the option for the Contractor to fabricate the furnace and deliver it to CanmetMATERIALS' Hamilton laboratory, with additional options for the purchase of spare parts and additional technical support. The delivery and completion of the detailed engineering design must be completed by March 1 2027, the period of the contract is from contract award to March 31 2028. If the option to produce the furnace is exercised, the furnace must be delivered, commissioned, and installed by March 1 2029, and the term of the contract will be extended to March 31 2031. Canada will hold an Offeror’s conference virtually on September 23 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM EDT. Participation in this conference is optional.
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