EP076-270289 Sir Frederick Banting Building Fire Alarm System Improvements
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**Tender:** EP076-270289 – Sir Frederick Banting Building Fire Alarm System Improvements **Buyer:** Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) **Status:** Open **Closing date:** October 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. **Location:** National Capital Region, Gatineau, Quebec **Category:** Construction ### Plain-English overview PSPC is seeking a contractor for a major replacement and upgrade of the fire alarm system at the Sir Frederick Banting Building. The successful contractor would be expected to: - Install a new fully addressable, networked fire alarm system - Supply and install new equipment, devices, wiring, and controls - Connect the system to elevators, HVAC equipment, electromagnetic locks, fire protection systems, emergency generators, and the monitoring station - Keep the building operating and maintain fire protection throughout the work - Complete the project in phases within an occupied laboratory and office facility - Perform testing, verification, commissioning, and code-compliance activities - Remove the existing fire alarm infrastructure after the new system is accepted - Restore areas affected by the work and minimize disruption to occupants ### Potential fit for a business This opportunity appears potentially relevant to contractors with experience in commercial or institutional fire alarm system replacements, networked life-safety systems, systems integration, commissioning, and work in occupied facilities. The project may also require strong coordination, scheduling, safety, and regulatory-compliance capabilities. The available information does not include the full procurement documents, technical specifications, mandatory requirements, contract terms, security requirements, or submission instructions. Review the official tender notice and all associated documents carefully before deciding whether to bid or submitting a proposal. **Official notice:** https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110025257?an Id=ANONYMOUS
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- The work appears to involve replacing the existing fire alarm system at the Sir Frederick Banting Building with a new fully addressable, networked fire alarm system.
- The scope includes supplying and installing new fire alarm equipment, devices, wiring, and controls.
- Continuous building operations and fire protection must be maintained throughout construction, including during phased work.
- The work will be performed in an occupied laboratory and office facility and requires coordination to minimize disruptions.
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This project involves replacing the existing fire alarm system at the Sir Frederick Banting Building with a new fully addressable, networked fire alarm system while maintaining continuous building operations and fire protection throughout construction. The work includes installing new fire alarm equipment, devices, wiring, and controls; integrating the system with elevators, HVAC equipment, electromagnetic locks, fire protection systems, emergency generators, and the monitoring station; and completing all required testing, verification, commissioning, and code compliance activities. Once the new system is operational and accepted, the existing fire alarm infrastructure will be removed and all affected areas restored. The work will be carried out in phases within an occupied laboratory and office facility, requiring careful coordination to minimize disruptions and maintain life-safety functions at all times.
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