Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20133214
Water-Rock Interaction Simulator for Extreme Conditions – Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Solicitation
March 23, 2026
April 14, 2026
20133214
332410, 541715
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is seeking proposals for a specialized water-rock interaction simulator to support advanced research under extreme conditions. - Government Buyer: - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (part of the Université du Québec network) - Products/Services Requested: - Extreme Condition Water-Rock Interaction Simulator - Must be constructed from Hastelloy for superior corrosion resistance - Capable of operating at temperatures between 600–700°C - Must withstand pressures up to 500 bar - Designed for research on gas and fluid behavior in geological, natural, or storage environments - Facilitates integration of fluids with solid rock - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open and competitive - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of Hastelloy material - High temperature and pressure tolerance - Delivery required in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region - 12-month contract duration
Description
The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is seeking proposals for an extreme condition water-rock interaction simulator as part of an FCI project. The simulator will provide critical data on gas behavior in geological and storage environments, integrating fluids with solid rock. It must be constructed from Hastelloy to resist corrosion and operate under extreme conditions of 600 to 700°C and pressures up to 500 bar. The contract duration is 12 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.