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NRC Procurement of Four Zero-Clearance Cutting Dies for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Fabrication

This opportunity from the National Research Council Canada (NRC) focuses on acquiring specialized cutting dies for lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication at its Boucherville facility. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), CleanEnergy Innovation group - Contracting office located at 6100 Royalmount Avenue, Montreal, QC - OEMs and Vendors: - ANDRITZ SOVEMA (OEM, exclusive design rights) - Sovema Global Services Inc. (pre-identified supplier) - Products Requested: - Four zero-clearance cutting dies/tools for lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication - 1 die for single large anode electrode - 1 die for single large cathode electrode - 1 die for eight small anode electrodes with 12-mm tabs - 1 die for eight small cathode electrodes with 12-mm tabs - All dies must be compatible with the Solith EPM280 electrode punching machine - Technical requirements: - Fabricated from high-strength tool steel (minimum hardness HRC 60) - Minimum service life of 250,000 punches before re-sharpening - Mechanisms to prevent electrode adhesion - Precise dimensions and minimal burrs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement due to exclusive compatibility and design rights held by ANDRITZ SOVEMA - Dies must be delivered within 5 months of contract award - Subject to multiple trade agreements (CFTA, CCFTA, CPFTA, etc.) - Place of Performance: - NRC Boucherville site, Quebec (federal facility) - Contracting office in Montreal, QC

Description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply of four precision zero-clearance cutting dies designed for use in lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication. These dies are essential to achieve high-quality cutting performance characterized by clean, burr-free edges and minimal debris generation. The dies will be installed on NRC's existing electrode punching machine (model EPM280) at the Boucherville site to support research and development in advanced battery manufacturing. The contract duration is estimated to be 5 months, and the procurement is conducted via an Advance Contract Award Notice due to exclusive rights held by the original equipment manufacturer.

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