This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
TA Instruments - Waters L.L.C.
Contract value
CAD $130.6K
Award date
2024-03-29
Supplier location
New Castle, De
Advance Contract Award Notice
Full description
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the provision of two TAM Air multi-cell calorimeters for studies on the hydration and curing of cement, cementitious materials, as well as mortars and concrete. Although there are other types of calorimeters (most are adiabatic or semi-adiabatic), the 3-cell TAM Air systems for concrete samples and 8-cell systems for cement pastes are unique due to the accuracy of test results, the versatility of the sample holder (20 to 125 ml) and the ease of use that make these systems the first choice for Canadian universities and research centres interested in research on cement and concrete. Isothermal calorimetry is an appropriate method for determining the hydration heat of Portland cement and the effect of various additives and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the hydration and curing of cements. This type of equipment is essential for studying materials intended for producing low-carbon concrete.
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UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
September 29, 2023 → March 29, 2024
Key dates
Published
September 7, 2023
Closes
September 22, 2023
Amendment no.
001
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