Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5581338767
Procurement of RS-330 Portable Gamma Ray Spectrometer for Geological Survey of Canada
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
WS5581338767
NAICS
334511
This procurement opportunity is issued by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in collaboration with Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) for advanced geological survey equipment. - Government Buyer: - Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) - Contracting office: Place du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec - Buying office: Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - RS-330 (model of the spectrometer; OEM not explicitly named beyond model) - Products/Services Requested: - RS-330 Portable Gamma Ray Spectrometer - Quantity: 1 unit - Designed for field-based geological and geophysical investigations - Capable of precise measurement and analysis of potassium, uranium, and thorium - Used for in-situ assay of geological materials and calibration of airborne gamma-ray survey systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Device must support the Geological Survey of Canada’s Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative (CMGD) and Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI) - Procurement is under limited tendering due to exclusive rights - Delivery required in the National Capital Region (NCR) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario (place of performance) - 11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec (contracting office)
Description
The Department of Natural Resources Canada is seeking to procure one RS-330 Portable Gamma Ray Spectrometer designed for field-based geological and geophysical investigations. The device must be capable of precise measurement and analysis of naturally occurring radionuclides such as potassium, uranium, and thorium. It will be used for in-situ assay to characterize geological materials and calibrate airborne gamma-ray survey systems as part of the Geological Survey of Canada programs, including the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative and the Targeted Geoscience Initiative. The procurement is conducted under limited tendering due to exclusive rights and partnership considerations.