CanadaBuys #2026012RES-RFP

University of Ottawa Flash Joule Heating System Procurement

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Flash joule heating system for graphite sample purification. - Government Buyer: - University of Ottawa - Products/Services Requested: - Flash joule heating system - Must use direct current to heat particle samples in a furnace - Achieve ultra-high temperatures (at least 2800°C) within 20 seconds - Maintain temperature for at least 5 minutes - Designed for electrically conductive natural and synthetic graphite samples - Minimum particle sample bulk volume of 0.3 ml - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must purify graphite samples by removing impurities - Must operate safely without causing damage or unsafe conditions - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers provided - Procurement Method: - Competitive open bidding via Merx platform

Description

The University of Ottawa is inviting proposals for a Flash joule heating system that uses direct current to heat particle samples in a furnace to ultra-high temperatures of at least 2800°C in less than 20 seconds and maintain this temperature for at least 5 minutes without damage or unsafe conditions. The system is designed primarily to joule heat electrically conductive natural and synthetic graphite samples to remove impurities, with a particle sample volume of at least 0.3 ml. The contract is expected to start on December 1, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding. Full bidding details are available on a third-party site, Merx.

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