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Certification and testing services for laboratory fume hood trace gas systems

Services  de  certification  et d’essais  de  gaz  traceur  des  hottes  de  laboratoire

Description

The  National  Research  Council  Canada  (NRC)  intends  to  award  a  contract  for  the  annual  certification, adjustment,  and tracer gas  containment  testing of  laboratory  fume  hoods  located  at  NRC’s  Ottawa. The objective  is  to  engage  a  service  provider  with  the  necessary  manufacturer  authorization,  technical certification,  and  specialized  equipment  to  perform  fume hood  testing  and  adjustments  in  accordance with  ANSI/CSA Z316.5:20 - Fume  Hoods  and  Associated  Exhaust  Systems (Class D)  standards.  The  contract  will  ensure  regulatory  compliance,  laboratory  safety,  and  consistent  performance  across  all hoods  equipped  with  Phoenix  Controls  venturi valves. The  work  includes  annual  airflow  testing,  calibration,  face velocity  measurements,  tracer gas  testing  on  a  rotational  sample,  and  submission  of  digital  reports  for  each  building.

Quick Summary

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a qualified service provider to perform annual certification, adjustment, and tracer gas containment testing of laboratory fume hoods at its Ottawa facilities. The work involves ensuring compliance with ANSI/CSA standards, conducting airflow and face velocity measurements, and providing detailed digital reports.

Ideal For

Companies with manufacturer authorization and specialized equipment for fume hood testing and certification should bid.

Laboratory Equipment TestingEnvironmental Safety ServicesHVAC Testing and CertificationIndustrial HygieneRegulatory Compliance
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-424-30075113
Solicitation Number
25-58247
Publication Date
Jan 8, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 23, 2026
Expected Start
Jan 30, 2026
Expected End
Jan 31, 2033
Procurement Method
Advance contract award notice
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Notice Type
Advance Contract Award Notice

Classification

UNSPSC Code
76111605; 81141804
UNSPSC Description
Exhaust hood or fan clearing; Equipment inspection service

Trade Agreements

Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

Contracting Entity

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

1200 Montreal Road

Ottawa, ON

Contact

Isabelle Fortin

isabelle.fortin@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca

(438) 466-3137

Regions of Delivery

Ottawa