Opportunity

Merx #1086478

Lean Consulting Services Pre-Qualification for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Posted

April 27, 2026

Respond By

May 07, 2026

Identifier

1086478

NAICS

541611

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL), managed by Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada Inc. for Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), is seeking to pre-qualify organizations for Lean consulting services to support operational excellence and continuous improvement at its Chalk River, Ontario facility. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL), managed by Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada Inc. - Contracts Officer: Dylan Johnston - Services Requested: - Lean Improvement Facilitation (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/RIEs, process development workshops, coaching) - Lean Strategic Advisory Services (e.g., Lean maturity assessments, deployment advisory, integration into planning, performance measurement) - Lean, Digital, and AI for Process Improvement (e.g., digital tools and AI integration, data-driven process improvement) - Lean Training and Capability Development (e.g., Lean training at all levels, Black Belt certification, AI training for Lean applications) - Procurement Process: - Two-stage process: Stage 1 (RFPQ) to pre-qualify 3–6 organizations, followed by Stage 2 (RFP) for those selected - Master Services Agreement (MSA) to be established with successful proponent(s) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated technical capability, financial resources, management skills, and relevant Lean experience required - Compliance with the Accessible Canada Act - Strict confidentiality and communication protocols - Emphasis on digital and AI-enabled Lean process improvement - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named - Place of performance is primarily at the Chalk River, Ontario facility, with procurement open to all of Canada

Description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) is seeking qualified proponents for lean consulting services to create a Master Services Agreement (MSA). The procurement process consists of two stages: a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to establish qualified proponents, followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) for those selected. The solicitation aims to pre-qualify a minimum of 3 and up to 6 proponents who demonstrate appropriate technical capability, financial resources, and experience. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026, with questions accepted until May 7, 2026.

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