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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Coupole d’observatoire 12 pi.

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Published
July 7, 2026
Type
Goods
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Full description

The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the supply of a large clamshell observatory dome that opens entirely to allow for full sky tracking. The dome must have a freestanding base, with a total weight less than 1,000 lbs. The side door should be at least 28” x 68” in size. The clear usable height inside should be at least 3.5 m and the diameter should be at least 3.6 m but at most 4 m to fit on our existing platform. In order to be controlled from a distance, the dome must have a motorized opening and computer interfacing. The successful delivery of this observatory dome will improve our ability to perform experiments using outdoor telescopes and contribute to improved research outcomes.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-967-61132967
Solicitation no.
26-58054
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 95000000 — Land and Buildings and Structures and Real Estate

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada

Key dates

Published
July 7, 2026
Closes
July 31, 2026
Amendment no.
004
Amendment date
July 27, 2026

Contact

Contact
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Email
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Complete source record(32)
Title
RFP - 12 FT Observatory Dome
Reference number
cb-967-61132967
Amendment number
002
Solicitation number
26-58054
Publication date
2026-07-07
Tender closing date
2026-07-31T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-07-27
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*95121900 *95141700
Unspsc description
*Educational and research buildings and structures *Prefabricated commercial and industrial buildings and structures
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Contracting entity address line
1200 Montreal Road
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0R6
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
T••••• S••••
Contact info email
t••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Contact info address line
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Contact info city
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Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99852/26-58054_qa1-qr1_observatorydome_27jul2026_0.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99852/26-58054_rfp_observatorydome_07jul2026.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99852/26-58054_qa1-qr1_observatorydome_27jul2026.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99852/26-58054-1_amendment_observatorydome_09jul2026_0.pdf
Tender description
The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the supply of a large clamshell observatory dome that opens entirely to allow for full sky tracking. The dome must have a freestanding base, with a total weight less than 1,000 lbs. The side door should be at least 28” x 68” in size. The clear usable height inside should be at least 3.5 m and the diameter should be at least 3.6 m but at most 4 m to fit on our existing platform. In order to be controlled from a distance, the dome must have a motorized opening and computer interfacing. The successful delivery of this observatory dome will improve our ability to perform experiments using outdoor telescopes and contribute to improved research outcomes.

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