# CanadaBuys #20175667

Architectural services for the proposed CURAL 2 research-facility expansion

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 20175667
**NAICS:** 541310

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is seeking architectural services for a planned research-facility expansion.
- **Government buyer:** Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC); project for its Centre universitaire de recherche sur l’aluminium (CURAL).
- **Requested service:** Professional architectural services for a proposed annex provisionally named CURAL 2.
  - The annex is planned at approximately 1,500 m² gross area and will connect to existing CURAL facilities.
  - The design is intended to accommodate scientific equipment and support research activities.
- **Products and quantities:** No products, part numbers, or item quantities are specified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, suppliers, or service-provider vendors are named.

### Description

L’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is seeking professional architectural services for a proposed expansion of its Centre universitaire de recherche sur l’aluminium (CURAL). The project envisions a new annex, provisionally named CURAL 2, with an approximate gross area of 1,500 m², connected to the existing facilities. The new building is intended to accommodate a significant portion of the scientific equipment and provide spaces suited to research activities. The estimated contract period is 24 months.

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