X-Ray Inspection System

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Sep 11, 2026

Updated: Sep 12, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the Research, information and communication technology and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Energy Storage and Research Institutions. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 24, 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 civil works in the Research sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Introduction The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking information regarding advanced X-ray inspection systems to support the research, development, characterization, and failure analysis of rechargeable battery technologies. The NRC's Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre conducts research and testing on a broad range of energy storage systems, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state, and emerging battery technologies intended for transportation, aerospace, defence, and stationary energy storage applications. As battery systems become increasingly complex and energy dense, there is a growing need for non-destructive techniques capable of revealing internal structural features and defects that may affect performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability. X-ray inspection provides a valuable method for visualizing internal battery structures without disassembly, enabling researchers to evaluate cell construction, manufacturing quality, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes throughout the product lifecycle. The AST team operates one of Canada's leading battery testing and characterization facilities, supporting government, industry, and academic partners across the battery value chain. The addition of advanced X-ray inspection capabilities would complement existing electrochemical, thermal, and safety testing infrastructure by providing high-fidelity internal imaging of battery components and assemblies. Objectives The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify and evaluate commercially available X-ray inspection systems suitable for rechargeable battery research, development, characterization, and failure analysis applications. NRC is particularly interested in high-resolution two-dimensional (2D) X-ray imaging systems capable of examining battery cells, cell components, and related assemblies. While inspection throughput is not a primary consideration, image quality, spatial res. UNSPSC: *Non destructive examination equipment (*41111800). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has issued 208 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 24 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 September 24, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.