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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Oil-less helium leak detector

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Published
December 4, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarDefense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and SuppliesOntario
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Busch Vacuum Technics Inc
Contract value
CAD $56K
Award date
2025-10-15
Supplier location
Boisbriand, Quebec
Advance Contract Award Notice

Full description

ACAN – Oil-less helium leak detector
25-58107
Trafford, Kelsie
Telephone: 343-990-7031
K••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

There is no security requirement associated with this solicitation.
CFTA apply to this ACAN.
The Comprehensive Land Claim agreements will not apply

Requirement

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires, the Pfeiffer AMS340 system to have the capability for helium leak detection of hazardous and ultra-high purity gas lines before they see gas flow for production usage. These gas lines must be meticulously tested before process gas is introduced to ensure the safety of all personnel within the CPFC. There are thousands of feet of process tubing and fittings that must be tested over the duration of the OFRM project to expand the production capabilities of the CPFC which will meet client demands and push Canadian innovation.

Note to Suppliers

An ACAN will be posted on CanadaBuys.gc.ca for a period of 15 days, allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

Statement of Capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

Inquiries

To ensure a response before the ACAN closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least five (5) calendar days prior to the ACAN closing date.

Kelsie Trafford
Senior Procurement Officer
Finance and Procurement Services Directorate
National Research Council Canada
Telephone: 343-990-7031
E-mail: K••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

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Basic information

Reference
cb-135-79851126
Solicitation no.
25-58107
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Method
Advance contract award notice
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 46000000 — Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
November 30, 2025 → November 30, 2026

Key dates

Published
December 4, 2025
Closes
October 1, 2025
Amendment no.
001

Likely incumbents

(2)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Seguin Morris Inc
    1 contract won· latest January 16, 2026
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Worldwide Security Ltd.
    1 contract won· latest July 23, 2025
    CAD $254.9K
    total awarded

Seguin Morris Inc is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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