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McMaster University Solicits High-Purity Helium-3 for Neutron Detector Research

McMaster University is seeking vendors to supply high-purity Helium-3 for a neutron detector at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, supporting advanced materials research: - Government buyer: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (Nuclear Reactor division) - Products requested: - High-purity Helium-3 gas - Total quantity: 350 bar.litres - Delivery schedule: 300 bar.litres over the first three years, 50 bar.litres in the fourth year - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable requirements: - Bidders must provide complete bids for the full quantity; partial bids are not accepted - Procurement supports a new neutron powder diffractometer for research - Open competitive bidding under CFTA and CETA trade agreements - Intended beneficiaries include university faculty and the Canadian research community

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McMaster University is soliciting bids for the supply of high-purity helium-3 to support the operation of a neutron detector at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor. The helium-3 is critical for a new neutron powder diffractometer used in materials research. The contract term is four years, with 300 bar.litres required in the first three years and 50 bar.litres in the fourth year. Bidders must submit complete bids as partial bids will not be accepted.

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