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Calibration Services for (3) Years for the NRC- Clinical Trial Material Facility (CTMF) and Emergency Calibration Services

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The contract encompasses a three-year calibration services agreement for the National Research Council of Canada’s Clinical Trial Material Facility, starting in September 2026, and structured as three consecutive one-year terms. The vendor will be responsible for calibrating all 365 pieces of equipment listed in Annex 1, which are integral to bio-manufacturing operations and must remain compliant with industry standards and regulatory mandates. Calibration services are essential to ensure the accuracy and reliability of equipment, directly supporting the integrity of clinical trial materials. In addition to routine calibrations, the contract includes mandatory provision of emergency calibration services to be activated on an as-needed basis during unexpected equipment failures, operational disruptions, or urgent compliance events. The solicitation, issued under reference number 25-58107/26-58107, was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 25, 2026, and is part of an open competitive bidding process managed by the Government of Canada through the National Research Council. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Cindy Romain, Contracting Authority, reachable via email and phone provided in the solicitation.

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Three-year calibration contract for 365 equipment units starting September 2026, including emergency services under Govt of Canada tender.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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RFP 26-58107 Calibration Services NRC Canada

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Annex-2 Calibration Capability List 20260729

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RFP 26-58107 Calibration Services NRC Canada

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Annexe 2 Capacités d’étalonnage - Equipment Calibration Capacities List

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RFP 26-58107 Calibration Services for NRC CTMF

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RFP 25-58107 Calibration Services NRC CTMF

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and expectations for the calibration services to be performed at Clinical Trial Material Facility (CTMF). The contract will be for a total potential duration of three (3) years, consisting of three (3) one-year terms, commencing in September 2026. Also required will be optional services for Emergency Calibration Services in case of service interruptions. The calibration services are critical to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and continued compliance of the Client’s equipment with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Emergency calibration services may be required on an as-and-when-requested basis to address urgent operational needs, equipment issues, or compliance-related requirements. This SOW is issued as part of an open competitive bid process to select a qualified Service Provider. 1- The vendor will be responsible for the calibration of all specified equipment in Annex 1 – List of Equipment used in the CTMF for bio-manufacturing operations. There is 365 calibration items listed in the annex.

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