Analytical Services

Scope Summary

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) wishes to advise you of an upcoming requirement. Please review and respond if you would be interested in providing this good or service. SOLICITATION NO.: RFP 5000094969 DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources Canada CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Shazeen Dhanani E-MAIL ADDRESS: [contact via official portal] NOTIFICATION PERIOD: October 26, 2026 – December 7, 2026 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide analytical support to CanmetMINING for the chemical and elemental characterization of solid and liquid samples, including major and trace elements, base metals, and precious metals, on an “as and when required” basis DURATION OF CONTRACT: From date of Contract to March 31, 2027. Plus 3 option years.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-07.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Clinical / Research Governance Mandatory
  Confirm regulatory compliance, privacy/confidentiality safeguards, and qualifications of lead specialists.
  Suggested Evidence: Credentials, Governance Policy & Ethics Compliance
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions