Tenders/25-58288 Free Running Submarine Model (FRSM)

25-58288 Free Running Submarine Model (FRSM)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Laboratories, Research Institutions and Vehicles. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Free Running Submarine Model (FRSM) The National Research Council of Canada’s Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre (NRC-OCRE) has a requirement for one (1) Free Running Submarine Model (FRSM) for delivery to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The FRSM will support NRC’s submarine hydrodynamics research for current and future submarine designs, enabling comprehensive testing in controlled and free-running environments. NRC encourages innovative solutions and does not prescribe a specific vehicle architecture. Offerors are expected to propose an integrated design that satisfies the operational, performance, and research objectives described in this Statement of Requirement. Background NRC’s Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre (NRC-OCRE) conducts research in submarine hydrodynamics, vehicle dynamics, control systems, and operational safety using physical and numerical modelling techniques. Over the past two decades, NRC has developed and tested several scaled submarine models, including the “Albert” model, a free-running Victoria Class submarine research platform used to investigate hydrodynamic performance, handling characteristics, seakeeping behaviour, near-bottom operations, and related submarine operating scenarios. The Albert model and associated research programs generated extensive technical data, including hydrodynamic coefficients, vehicle response characteristics, instrumentation approaches, and operational experience with free-running submarine models. Technical reference data associated with the Albert model, including geometry and historical test data, will be made available to the successful Contractor. Traditional captive models provide valuable hydrodynamic data but are limited to predefined motions and controlled test conditions. NRC requires a Free Running Submarine Model (FRSM) to expand its research capabilities through autonomous and free-running operations. The FRSM will support hydrodynamic, propuls. UNSPSC: *Mobile laboratory *Laboratory and scientific equipment (*25101941 *41100000). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents. Regions: *World

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About National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has issued 260 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

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