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23240-250052 Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace - ACAN

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WS5198206862International

Submission Closed06/20/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Public Services and Procurement Canada, acting for the Department of Natural Resources Canada, is issuing an Advanced Contract Award Notice for the procurement of one Arcast Arc 500 Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace. The successful supplier will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the equipment, including manufacturing, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and the provision of preventative maintenance for the complete vacuum arc melting system. Interested parties must submit a statement of capabilities to demonstrate their ability to meet these requirements by the response deadline of June 20, 2025. The project will be performed in Hamilton, and late submissions will not be accepted. This solicitation is managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services under solicitation number WS5198206862.

General Info

Procurement of one Arcast Arc 500 Vacuum Arc Furnace for Natural Resources Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

333994 - Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing

Place of Performance

*Hamilton, CAN

Set-Aside

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineJun 20

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PostedApr 21

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Submission Closed

06/20/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

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Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources Canada is issuing this Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) for the acquisition of one (1) Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace (Arcast Arc 500). Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities their ability to manufacture, supply, deliver, Install and provide commissioning, training and preventative maintenance for a complete vacuum arc melting system.