25-58110 - Laboratory clean steam sterilizer

Title: Laboratory clean steam sterilizer
Solicitation Number: 25-58110
Publication Date: 29 August, 2025
Closing Date and Time: 23 September, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])
Canada-Korea free trade agreement
Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Quebec
Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
Tendering Procedure: Selective

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a laboratory-grade steam sterilizer.
All the deliverables must be received on or before March 30, 2026.
Basis of selection: Lowest Price

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Organization: NRC
Procurement Officer: France Lemelin
Telephone: (343) 550-6252
E-mail address: France.Lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Note to Bidders

The bidders must submit fixed price. All prices must be submitted in Canadian currency. Customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra.

Evaluation Process

Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal.

Inquiries

To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) days prior to the bid closing date.

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.