# CanadaBuys #NRCan 5000095132

Procurement of a sintering furnace for rare-earth-element-based magnetic materials by NRCan

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** NRCan 5000095132
**NAICS:** 333994

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking to acquire a specialized sintering furnace for research and manufacturing of rare-earth-element (REE)-based magnetic materials.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Natural Resources (NRCan), Canada
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Sintering furnace capable of processing REE-based magnetic materials
    - Must achieve a maximum temperature of 1,400°C or higher
    - Must operate under vacuum conditions for manufacturing densified permanent magnets
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Only suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI (laboratory and scientific equipment) are eligible to bid
  - Selection is based on lowest price
  - Opportunity falls under UNSPSC code 41100000 (laboratory and scientific equipment)
  - No specific brands or part numbers provided
- Period of Performance:
  - Contract duration is approximately 6 months

### Description

This tender is for the procurement of a sintering furnace capable of sintering rare-earth-element (REE)-based magnetic materials to manufacture densified permanent magnets under vacuum, with a maximum temperature of 1,400°C or higher. The contract duration is approximately 6 months. This opportunity is reserved for suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI, which covers laboratory and scientific equipment, parts, accessories, services, and supplies. Only bids from prequalified suppliers will be evaluated, and the selection criteria is lowest price.

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