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Hydrothermal Liquefaction Products Management – Research and Development

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Published
22 Dec 2025
Closes
31 Dec 2028, 19:00 UTC
Reference
25-767
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Sector
Water & Environment
Type
services

Details

The key objective of this SRFEOI is to identify potential proponents regarding the management and beneficial use of products generated by the Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Demonstration Facility at Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (“HTL Demonstration Facility”). The feedstock for the HTL Demonstration Facility is wastewater sludge. The HTL products include biocrude, an aqueous stream, and a solid precipitate. The Corporation wishes to provide samples of the products to researchers and industry who intend to advance scientific knowledge, treatment options, and beneficial uses of the HTL products, toward the ultimate goal of developing management solutions for products from full-scale HTL of sludge. The Corporation welcomes proposals till the end of 2028, and all proposals will be reviewed.

Buyer: Metro Vancouver

Bid number: 25-767

Bid classification: Services

Bid type: REOI

Duration (months): 36

Condition for participation: Refer to bid document

Negotiation type: Refer to bid document

Submission type: Hard Copy Submissions Only

Public opening: No

Trade agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Categories: Water and Sewer; Flow Testing; Hydrant Painting; Wastewater Treatment & Services; Water Treatment Chemicals Supplies & Services; Well & Water Related Services; Watermain Swabbing; Cathodic Protection; Hydrant Inspections; Emergency Watermain; CCTV Inspection; New or Replacement Water/Sewer Lines; Water Meters; Catch Basin Cleaning

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