Gas Compression Recovery System

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a qualified supplier to design, deliver, install, and commission a Gas Compression and Recovery System (GCRS) to support full-scale cyclic pressure testing of pipelines between 2 and 20 inches in diameter, as part of research into the performance and durability of pipeline materials exposed to natural gas and hydrogen blends. The GCRS must operate reliably within ambient temperatures ranging from -15°C to +45°C, fit within a 3.5 m by 4 m footprint, and be integrated with NRC’s existing Pressure Testing Chamber, which is pressurized with inert gas to mitigate fire risk. The system must include all compliant power supplies and be accompanied by a complete set of documentation in English, delivered in both hard and soft copy, covering technical specifications, installation, and maintenance instructions. A comprehensive risk analysis assessing machine-to-machine, machine-to-system, and machine-to-human interfaces is required, along with training and installation services. All deliverables must be completed and received no later than 46 weeks after contract award, with the system undergoing a Factory Acceptance Test at the contractor’s facility in the presence of an NRC representative prior to shipment, followed by installation and commissioning at NRC’s facility in British Columbia within seven calendar days of delivery. The contractor is responsible for resolving any issues identified during commissioning at no additional cost to NRC. The contract is awarded on a fixed-price basis with a maximum funding ceiling of $530,000.00 plus applicable taxes, and offers exceeding this amount will be non-compliant. Only Canadian suppliers or suppliers from an applicable trading partner are eligible to respond under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and all offers must be submitted electronically via the designated portal—not to the contracting authority directly—by the deadline of June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. HAE. Proposals must be structured into three sections: technical, financial, and administrative, and must include mandatory forms such as the Offer Submission Form (Annex C), Offeror Declaration Form (Annex D), and compliance with the Security Requirements Check List (Annex H). Payment terms require invoices to be submitted after work completion, detailing all costs, taxes, and supporting documentation, and will be processed within 30 days of receipt in acceptable form, with interest applied for late payments attributable to Canada. The contractor must comply with environmental packaging standards requiring reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials