Gas Compression Recovery System

The National Research Council of Canada is procuring a Gas Compression and Recovery System (GCRS) to support full-scale cyclic pressure testing of pipelines ranging from 2 to 20 inches in diameter as part of research on natural gas and hydrogen blend performance and durability. The GCRS must be designed, delivered, installed, and commissioned by the contractor to operate within ambient temperatures of -15°C to +45°C, with a maximum footprint of 3.5 m by 4 m, and integrated with the NRC-provided Pressure Testing Chamber that uses inert gas to mitigate fire risk. The contractor is required to provide one complete set of documentation in English in both hard and soft copy, including technical specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, a comprehensive risk analysis addressing machine-to-machine, system, and human interfaces, and training services. All deliverables are due no later than 46 weeks after contract award, with hardware delivery required within 30 calendar days of contract signing unless otherwise specified. The system must be shipped to Vancouver, British Columbia under Incoterms® 2020 DAP terms, and undergo both a Factory Acceptance Test at the contractor’s facility in the presence of an NRC representative and commissioning at the NRC site within seven days of delivery. The contract is awarded on a fixed-price basis with a maximum available funding of $530,000 CAD plus applicable taxes; any offer exceeding this amount is non-compliant. Only Canadian suppliers or suppliers from applicable trading partners are eligible under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and all offerors must submit an Offer Submission Form, Offeror Declaration Form, and evidence of compliance with the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy. Offers must be submitted electronically in three sections—technical, financial, and administrative—and must include required certifications and declarations, including adherence to Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement and net-zero commitments. The contractor is responsible for all insurance, packaging in environmentally preferable materials (excluding specialized packaging like temperature-controlled units), and ensuring all shipments include a packing slip with contract number, item descriptions, and documentation. Invoicing must follow strict guidelines, be submitted via email to the designated address, and include all required financial details and tax registrations. Payment terms stipulate undisputed invoices will be settled within 30 days, with interest applied on overdue amounts at the Average Rate plus 3% per annum. The Contracting Authority is Grice El-Hayek, and the contractor must comply with all Annex H Security