Chemical Analysis of Air Samples – Formaldehyde and Acetaldehyde

Solicitation number 1000262090

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/11/03 14:00 EST

Last amendment date

Description

Health Canada (HC) has a requirement to establish a Contract with a supplier to provide chemical analysis of aldehydes (formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) collected using 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) passive badges.

Scientists in the Water and Air Quality Bureau (WAQB) have played a leading role in understanding the health effects of indoor air pollution, and of aldehydes specifically, on human health in Canada. Studies completed to date have examined the concentrations and sources of aldehydes in the residential environment in cities across Canada, as well as temporal changes over time in new homes. This research has supported the development of Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines (RIAGs) for aldehydes as well as regulatory actions, such as the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations.

Moving forward, it is anticipated that Health Canada will undertake approximately one to two indoor air quality research studies per year with each study requiring up to 100 aldehyde samples annually. The establishment of a contract will facilitate analysis of aldehydes samples collected through research.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 16 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/12/01.

Trade agreements

  • No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Health (HC)
Address

200 Eglantine Driveway

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9
Canada
Contracting authority
Wesley Phillips
Email
wesley.phillips@hc-sc.gc.ca
Address

200 Eglantine Driveway

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9
Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
1000262090_Complete RFP (FINAL) (English).pdf 001 EN 27 2025/09/23
1000262090_Complete RFP (FINAL) (French).pdf 001 FR 2 2025/09/23
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Region of opportunity
Canada
Contract duration
16 month(s)
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget
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