Pilot trials testing Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Probes
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the Research, architecture and engineering and general supplies sectors, with a focus on R&D equipment. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.
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 consulting in the Research sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Department of Natural Resources Canada has a requirement to conduct pilot-scale testing for a refractory probe for Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in a controlled electric arc furnace (EAF) environment to evaluate its suitability for application in steelmaking operations. The testing will be performed using a custom-built pilot scale arc furnace that will assess the durability, performance, and response of the probes under representative steelmaking conditions.. UNSPSC: *Product research and development service (*81141901). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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