87055-16-0248 - CANDU Pressure Tube Integrity Assessment Training (87055-16-0248)

1.0 Introduction

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has a requirement to receive Pressure Tube Integrity Assessment training in order to develop and increase knowledge and skills of CNSC’s licensing and technical staff in the domain of pressure tube integrity assessments for CANDU reactors. The purpose of this advance contract award notice (ACAN) is to signal the CNSC’s intention to award a contract for these services to:

Kinectrics Inc.

800 Kipling Avenue, Unit 2

Toronto, ON

M8Z 5G5

Before awarding a contract, however, the CNSC would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this ACAN, by submitting a statement of capabilities within the posting period for this ACAN, which is 15 calendar days. 

If, during the posting period, other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in this ACAN, the CNSC may proceed to a full tendering process via the Government Electronic Tendering Service or by inviting bids directly from suppliers.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the above-noted supplier.

2.0 Background

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment, and to implement Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.

Select staff from the Directorate of Power Reactor Regulation and the Operational Engineering Assessment Division have identified the need for training in the domain of CANDU Pressure Tube integrity assessments. This need stems from the recognition that select Regulatory Program Officers and Technical Specialists would benefit from training to inform and re-enforce knowledge in CANDU fuel channels, with emphasis on operating experience, design, degradation mechanisms, and the application of assessments intended to demonstrate fitness for service and compliance with licensing requirements.

3.0 Objectives

The purpose of the Pressure Tube Integrity Assessment training is to develop and increase knowledge and skills of CNSC’s licensing and technical staff in the domain of pressure tube integrity assessments for CANDU reactors.

4.0 Scope of Work

Two Kinectrics instructors, David Graham and Paula Mosbrucker, are to prepare for and deliver the Pressure Tube Integrity Assessment course over a period of 6 working days, with the course split into two separate weeks. The course shall include topics such as operating experience, design details, operating conditions, degradation mechanisms (deformation, flaws, flaw assessments, corrosion and deuterium ingress, material properties, spacers), and the application of assessments intended to demonstrate fitness for service and compliance withing date to allow sufficient time to respond. Enquiries are to be made in accordance with the Bid Solicitation Document, Part 2- Bidder's Instructions, Article 3. Enquiries - Bid Solicitation.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS). Addenda, when issued, will be available on GETS.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference, and form part of the tender and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services and may be viewed at buyandsell.gc.ca.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.