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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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The contract involves the supply and integration of a fully integrated helium purifier that is cooled using liquid nitrogen. This purifier will feature a removable cold trap and must be equipped with a liquid nitrogen dewar capacity sufficient to support continuous operation without interruptions. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the National Research Council of Canada, with the work to be performed in Ottawa. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, and proposals are due by July 21, 2026. The focused industry sector is manufacturing of miscellaneous general purpose machinery, identified by NAICS code 333318. The contract is aimed at obtaining a specialized piece of equipment to enhance the helium purification process, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and ongoing operation at the research facilities managed by the Government of Canada.

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Supply and integration of liquid nitrogen-cooled helium purifier subcontracted by NRC Canada, proposals due July 21.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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333318 - Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ottawa, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Supply and integrate a fully integrated, liquid-nitrogen-cooled helium purifier with a removable cold trap and sufficient LN2 dewar capacity for continuous operation.

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