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This Presolicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on April 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

NPP RFSO 25-58049 Dewars, Specialty Dewars, and Compressed Gas Cylinders

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The National Research Council Canada (NRC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Procurement for a Request for Standing Offer to supply Dewars, Specialty Dewars, and Compressed Gas Cylinders in the National Capital Region. This open tender, governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, invites suppliers to submit bids by April 10, 2026, with all deliveries required by March 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price meeting mandatory technical criteria. Bidders are directed to submit their tenders electronically to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit and should regularly monitor the Government Electronic Tendering Service for updates and amendments, as Canada will not issue direct notifications. The procurement emphasizes adherence to the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada to ensure ethical contracting practices. The contract opportunity is open nationally within Canada and includes resources for Indigenous businesses to increase their visibility and participation through the Indigenous Business Directory. Contact for the solicitation is Katie Homuth, Senior Contracting Officer at the NRC, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. This procurement covers specialized chemical and gas-related equipment, falling under specific GSIN and UNSPSC categories related to elements, gases, and gas tanks.

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NRC seeks bids for Dewars and gas cylinders delivery by March 2027, lowest price wins.

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Response deadline time changed from 7:00 PM UTC to 2:00 PM UTC on Apr 10, 2026. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: RFSO 25-58049 Dewars, Specialty Dewars, and Compressed Gas Cylinders Solicitation Number: 25-58049 Publication Date: March 17, 2026 Closing Date and Time: April 10, 2026 2:00pm EDT Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: National Capital Region GSIN: N6800 – Chemicals and Chemical Products UNSPSC Category number: 12140000 Elements and gases 24111802 Air or gas tanks or cylinders Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a Request for Standing Offer Dewars from Offerors to provide Dewars, Specialty Dewars, and Compressed Gas Cylinders for the National Research Council Canada in the National Capital Region. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31st 2027 Basis of selection: Lowest Price meeting Mandatory Technical Criteria Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: contact@example.gov Contracting Officer: Katie Homuth | Senior Contracting Officer National Research Council Canada Finance and Procurement Services M-58, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6 contact@example.gov The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

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