# CanadaBuys #26-58216

NRC procurement for battery-testing temperature-cycling chambers

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-58216
**NAICS:** 333415, 423620

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking temperature-cycling chambers for advanced battery testing by its Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre.
- **Buyer:** National Research Council Canada, Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The procurement lists Veronica Exari as a contact.
- **Equipment:** Four chambers arranged in two stacks of two; NRC may optionally purchase two more. No OEM, model, or part number is specified.
- **Key chamber requirements:** At least 7 cu. ft. usable volume; operation from -30°C to +55°C under a 200 W heat load; stability of 0.5°C or better and uniformity of 1.0°C or better; heating and cooling rates of at least 1°C/min; refrigerant GWP no greater than 1,500; Ethernet controls supporting Modbus TCP; cable ports and exhaust connections; and Canadian electrical certification. Stacking equipment and casters are required.
- **Included items and services:** Initial essential spares and consumables for 24 months, delivery, installation, integration, commissioning and performance verification, manuals, training for up to four NRC staff, a minimum one-year warranty, and a prepaid fixed-price two-year service contract following the warranty.
- **Delivery and evaluation:** All goods are due within 18 weeks after contract award. Award is based on lowest evaluated price among offers meeting mandatory technical criteria; eligible suppliers are limited to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners.
- **OEMs:** No manufacturer or OEM is named in the solicitation.

### Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires temperature cycling chambers for controlled thermal testing of battery cells, modules, and related components used in advanced energy storage technologies. The equipment will support the Automotive and Surface Transportation team’s evaluation of battery performance, reliability, and durability under environmental conditions relevant to military, aerospace, and light-duty transportation applications. All deliverables must be received no later than 18 weeks after contract award. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers meeting the mandatory technical criteria.

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