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RFP - Vacuum-Air Furnace to Simulate Steelmaking Processes

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WS5751962069International

Submission Closed08/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 333994

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Natural Resources Canada is procuring a secondary metallurgy station designed to simulate steelmaking processes including re-melting, deoxidation, desulphurisation, vacuum degassing, and alloying, for installation at its CanmetMATERIALS laboratory in Hamilton. The contractor is responsible for delivering, installing, and commissioning a vacuum-air furnace capable of performing melting and refining operations under air, vacuum, and controlled atmosphere conditions, with the option to supply additional water manifolds as an ancillary purchase. All work must be fully completed by March 31, 2028, and the contract term extends from the date of award through March 31, 2029. The solicitation, identified as WS5751962069, was posted on July 27, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 30, 2026, and late submissions will not be accepted. The contract is managed by the Government of Canada through Public Services and Procurement Canada, with Sean Webster listed as the primary point of contact.

General Info

Deliver, install, commission vacuum/air metallurgy station for steelmaking research by March 31, 2028.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

333994 - Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Hamilton, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 8

Solicitation

Notice updatedJul 8

Response deadline time changed from 2:00 PM UTC to 7:00 PM UTC on Jul 21, 2026. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Deadline changedJul 27

Response deadline changed from Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 30, 2026.

Deadline changedAug 5

Response deadline changed from Jul 30, 2026 to Aug 6, 2026.

Response DeadlineAug 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Webster Sean (SPAC/PSPC) (il-lui / he-himContracting Authority

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Full Description

Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Description of Requirement: Natural Resources Canada requires a secondary metallurgy station (SMS) to simulate steelmaking processes (re-melting, deoxidation, desulphurisation, vacuum degassing, alloying). The Contractor must deliver, install and commission a vacuum/air furnace capable of conducting experiments for melting, and refining operations under air, vacuum and controlled atmosphere to CanmetMATERIALS' Hamilton laboratory. The Contractor must be able to provide additional water manifolds as optional purchases. The delivery and all work must be completed by March 31 2028. The period of the contract is from the date of contract award to March 31 2029.