24-58254/A - single cylinder research engine

Title: Single Cylinder Research Engine
Solicitation Number: 24-58254/A
Publication Date: February 7th,2025
Closing Date and Time: March 26 2025 14hrs EDT
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])
• Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
• Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA)
• Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
• Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement
• World Trade Organization – Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
Region of Opportunity: World
Region of Delivery: Canada
GSIN: 41100000
Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires one (1) single cylinder research engine (hereafter referred to as ‘SCRE’) with suitable accessories for researching the utilization of alternative fuels at different operating conditions.

All the deliverables must be received on or before 20 months after award.

This requirement includes security requirements

Basis of selection: highest rated compliant bidder

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

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office:
Paul Hewitt
Contracting Authority
Paul.hewitt@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1200 montreal road K1A 0R6 Canada

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.
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