Jameson cell flotation experiments and analytical analysis

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is soliciting proposals to obtain research services that encompass Jameson cell flotation experiments and detailed elemental analysis for Canadian rare earth and niobium ore samples. The services are to be carried out in the National Capital Region, with delivery and execution within the Ottawa area, beginning on January 2 2026. The contract will allow the selected vendor to provide comprehensive experimental support, analytical data, and research assistance tailored to the mineralogical characteristics of the ore specimens.

The work package requires the contractor to operate a Jameson cell system, perform flotation trials under specified operational parameters, and conduct high‑precision elemental analyses that comply with current geochemical standards. Technical expertise in rare earth and niobium mineral processing is essential, as are capabilities for rigorous data interpretation and reporting. The vendor must adhere to the highest combined rating of technical merit and price, as set out in the evaluation criteria, and is expected to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements associated with mineral research.

All proposals must address the stipulated technical requirements and demonstrate the ability to deliver results within the required timeframe and to the standards mandated by NRCan. The selected contractor will be evaluated on the basis of both technical capability and cost competitiveness. All activities will be conducted under the standard contractual clauses applicable to services procurement within the National Capital Region.

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