Helium Recovery, Purification and Liquification Plant

The National Research Council Canada is seeking to procure an automated, low-maintenance helium gas recovery, purification, and liquefaction system designed to operate on a near closed-cycle basis. This system must be capable of efficiently recovering helium from normal boil-off and helium fills associated with six superconducting NMR magnets, which include five magnets operating at 4 Kelvin and one ultrahigh-field magnet operating at 2 Kelvin. The project aims to support advanced scientific research by maintaining helium supplies critical for the functioning of these specialized magnets. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. The system will be installed and operated in Ottawa, Canada, under the governance of the federal agency. The contracting authority for this procurement is Marie Josée Lachance, who can be contacted for further information. This acquisition is intended to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability by minimizing helium loss and reducing maintenance requirements in highly sensitive research equipment environments.