Opportunity
CanadaBuys #23240-250052
Award for Arcast Arc 500 Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace for NRCan
Posted
June 05, 2025
Respond By
June 20, 2025
Identifier
23240-250052
NAICS
333994
This procurement opportunity involves the acquisition of a specialized vacuum arc furnace for advanced materials research: - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) - On behalf of Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - OEM Highlight: - Arcast is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Arcast Arc 500 Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace - Complete vacuum arc melting system - No part number specified - Supplier must provide: - Manufacturing and supply of the furnace - Delivery to NRCan - Installation and commissioning of the system - Training for NRCan personnel - Preventative maintenance services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement is conducted under exclusive rights (sole source to Arcast) - Governed by multiple trade agreements - Estimated contract duration is 20 months - No attachments or additional product/service line items provided
Description
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources Canada, is issuing an Advanced Contract Award Notice for the acquisition of one Pilot Scale Vacuum Arc Furnace (Arcast Arc 500). The supplier must be capable of manufacturing, supplying, delivering, installing, commissioning, training, and providing preventative maintenance for a complete vacuum arc melting system. The contract duration is estimated at 20 months, starting from July 15, 2025. The procurement is conducted under various trade agreements and involves exclusive rights and partnership with another business.