Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) National Array NPP

**Tender summary:** The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a contractor for a national Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The system would help protect defence personnel, infrastructure, equipment, and operations from uncrewed aerial vehicle threats at Defence establishments across Canada. The contract appears to be structured as a managed service. The contractor would potentially be responsible for the full lifecycle, including: - Designing the C-UAS capability - Installing and integrating the equipment and systems - Testing and validating the solution - Ongoing maintenance and sustainment - Modernizing the capability over time **Buyer:** Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces **Status:** Open **Location:** Canada-wide, with the notice listed in Gatineau, Quebec **Closing date:** November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. **Procurement type:** NPP (the official notice should be reviewed for the exact procurement process and requirements) The tender document is reportedly available through SAP Ariba. No supporting documents were included in the information provided, so important details such as mandatory qualifications, security requirements, Indigenous or subcontracting requirements, evaluation criteria, contract term, and submission instructions still need to be confirmed. This opportunity may be relevant to businesses with experience in counter-drone or air-defence technologies, defence systems integration, secure communications, surveillance, installation, lifecycle support, and national-scale service delivery. However, this does not establish that any particular business qualifies or can meet the requirements. Review the official SAP Ariba notice carefully before deciding whether to bid or submitting any response: [Official tender notice](https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110017527?an Id=ANONYMOUS).

• check_circleThe requirement concerns a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces.
• check_circleThe capability is intended to protect personnel, infrastructure, equipment, and operations from Uncrewed Aerial System threats at Defence establishments across Canada.
• check_circleThe C-UAS capability is to be delivered as a service.
• check_circleThe contractor is expected to be responsible for the design, installation, integration, testing, validation, maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of the C-UAS capability.