# CanadaBuys #26-58202

NRC request for two benchtop multi-reactor systems for hydrometallurgy and crystallization research

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-58202
**NAICS:** 334516

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking two specialized benchtop reactor systems for research at its Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre.
- **Government buyer:** National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre (IEP); intended use includes NRC facilities in Mississauga, Ontario. Veronica Exari is identified as the contracting authority.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment manufacturer, OEM, brand, model, reseller, or distributor is named in the opportunity.
- **Products requested:**
  - One hydrometallurgy system: at least four independently controlled reactors, each with 5–10 mL working volume and materials compatible with pH 0–12. It must automate sampling, quenching, and dilution into HPLC glass vials, with capacity for at least 18 configurable samples per reactor.
  - One crystallization system: at least 16 independently controlled reactors, each with at least 0.5 mL working volume and materials compatible with pH 0–12. It must measure turbidity in every reactor and provide at least four temperature-control zones, with no more than four reactors per zone.
- **Key technical requirements:** Both systems require temperature control with ±0.5°C accuracy and heating/cooling rates of 0.1–20°C per minute. The hydrometallurgy system must cover at least −10°C to 150°C; the crystallization system must cover −10°C to 120°C or a wider range. The systems must support stirring at 1,250 rpm or higher; the crystallization system must support magnetic and overhead stirring.
- **Monitoring and integration:** The hydrometallurgy system must include particle/color imaging or Raman spectroscopy to assess particle characteristics and turbidity. Both systems need Windows-compatible software, non-proprietary data export, software-controlled shutdown, and a documented Python-accessible SDK or API for third-party automation and data retrieval. An external trigger alone does not satisfy the direct SDK/API integration requirement. The crystallization system must also support robotic integration or sample-arrival/external-signal triggering of an automated protocol.
- **Equipment limits and utilities:** Each system must fit within 100 × 100 × 100 cm and operate on 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Required power cables and a chiller, if needed, are to be included.
- **Services and warranty:** The request includes delivery, installation, integration, calibration, configuration, and English-language on-site training for 5–10 NRC staff. A minimum one-year warranty after acceptance is required, covering parts, labor, and shipping; maintenance and support are also requested.
- **Estimated timing:** Delivery is required within eight weeks after award, installation within 120 calendar days after award, and training within 14 calendar days after installation. The overall contract duration is not specified.
- **Potential alternatives:** Comparable offerings may include METTLER TOLEDO, HEL Group, and Chemspeed Technologies systems, subject to meeting the detailed reactor, monitoring, and software-integration requirements.

### Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires two benchtop multiple reactor systems for real-time, high-throughput monitoring of hydrometallurgical and crystallization processes involving multi-component mixtures. The first system must include integrated sampling automation that can couple to a self-driving acceleration platform and accurately collect reaction aliquots. The second system must use multiple reactors to monitor turbidity, solubility, nucleation time, and crystallization reactions. The units are expected to be received within eight weeks of contract award; the responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award.

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