Pilot trials testing Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Probes
Solicitation number NRCan-5000096476
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/08/11 14:00 EDT
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.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 2 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/08/31.
Trade agreements
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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:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
- Address
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580 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E4Canada
- Contracting authority
- Anik Samson
- Phone
- 613357875
- Email
- anik.samson@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
- Address
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580 Booth street
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E4Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRCan-5000096476 - ACAN.pdf | 001 | EN | 3 | 2026/07/27 |
| RNCan-5000096476 - PAC.pdf | 001 | FR | 0 | 2026/07/27 |