Gas Compression Recovery System
Solicitation number 25-58266
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/06/23 14:00 EDT
Description
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is conducting research on the performance and durability of pipeline materials exposed to blends of natural gas and hydrogen. To support this work, NRC is establishing a full-scale pipe testing facility capable of controlled cyclic pressure testing under various gas compositions and operating conditions.
NRC requires the supply, installation, integration, and commissioning of a Gas Compression and Recovery System (GCRS) to support cyclic pressure testing of pipelines ranging from 2 to 20 inches in diameter (Device Under Test – DUT).
Pipe samples will be placed inside an NRC-provided Pressure Testing Chamber (PTC), which serves as the facility’s primary safety system and is designed to contain and safely vent gas in the event of a pipe failure. The chamber will be pressurized with an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) to eliminate oxygen and reduce fire risk. Preparation and handling of pipe samples are outside the scope of this requirement.
All deliverables estimated to be received on or before 46 weeks after contract award.
Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility.
This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 11 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/01.
Trade agreements
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
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Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
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:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
- Address
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4250, Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1W5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Grice El-Hayek
- Phone
- 438342-8949
- Email
- grice.el-hayek@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
- Address
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1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, National Capital Region (NCR), K1A 0R6Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
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| 25-58266_RFP_EN_GCRS_2026-05-29.pdf | 001 | EN | 12 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_NPP_EN_GCRS.pdf | 001 | EN | 8 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annex_C_and_D_ GCRS.pdf | 001 | EN | 8 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annex G_Mandatory_Technical_Criteria_GCRS.pdf | 001 | EN | 9 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annex F_Basis_of_Payment_GCRS.pdf | 001 | EN | 8 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_RFP_FR_GCRS_2026-05-29.pdf | 001 | FR | 5 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_NPP_FR_GCRS.pdf | 001 | FR | 3 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annexes_C_et_D_ SCRG.pdf | 001 | FR | 3 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annexe_G_Critères_Techniques_Obligatoires_ SCRG.pdf | 001 | FR | 3 | 2026/05/29 |
| 25-58266_Annexe_F_Base_de_Paiement_ SCRG.pdf | 001 | FR | 3 | 2026/05/29 |