# CanadaBuys #20170595

Ville de Québec Solicitation for Industrial Welding and Purging Gases

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 20170595
**NAICS:** 424690

Ville de Québec is initiating a competitive procurement for industrial gases used in welding and purging operations across municipal facilities.
- Government Buyer:
  - Ville de Québec (municipal government)
- Products Requested:
  - Industrial gases for welding and purging pipes and tanks
  - Gases must be supplied in cylinders
  - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Notable Requirements:
  - Open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  - Companies with 25+ employees in Quebec must comply with Charter of the French Language and bidder eligibility rules
  - Continuous supply required for municipal operations
- No administrative or procedural details included

### Description

This solicitation seeks to establish an agreement with a supplier for the provision of industrial gases used for welding and purging of pipes and tanks, packaged in cylinders. The agreement aims to ensure a continuous supply that meets the operational needs of various installations of the City of Quebec. The contract duration is 36 months and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Additional language requirements apply for companies employing 25 or more employees in Quebec.

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