Liquid-Nitrogen-Cooled Helium Purifier

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.