Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-06149

Supply, installation, and commissioning of a three-chamber controlled atmosphere glovebox system for battery cell laboratory

Alberta Innovates, via its InnoTech Alberta division, is seeking proposals for advanced laboratory equipment to support battery cell research at its Vegreville facility. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Innovates (InnoTech Alberta division) - Facility location: Vegreville, Alberta - Products/Services Requested: - Three-chamber controlled atmosphere glovebox system - Must include a gas purification unit capable of continuously removing oxygen and moisture to ultra-low concentrations - Designed for handling sensitive battery materials and components - Installation and commissioning services for the glovebox system - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Glovebox system must carry a valid Canadian electrical certification mark upon delivery - Accepted certifications: CSA, cULus, cETLus, cTUVus - U.S.-only or European-only certifications are not acceptable - Proponents must include the full cost of Canadian field certification and describe the certification process - Procurement covers specialized laboratory equipment for battery cell assembly and validation.

Description

InnoTech Alberta is establishing a battery cell assembly and validation laboratory at its Vegreville, Alberta facility to manufacture and test battery cells. The laboratory requires a glovebox system equipped with a gas purification unit capable of continuously removing oxygen and moisture from the enclosure atmosphere and maintaining both at ultra-low concentrations suitable for handling moisture- and oxygen-sensitive battery materials and components. The complete system must carry a valid Canadian electrical certification mark upon delivery, with accepted certifications including CSA, cULus, cETLus, and cTUVus. Proponents must include the full cost of Canadian field certification and a description of how certification will be obtained. U.S.-only or European-only certification is not acceptable.

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