Hybrid-Electric Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for Off-Grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-Oriented Operations

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) appears to be seeking one complete hybrid gasoline-electric, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for off-grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-oriented operations. The specified system is the Sky Scouter SK5000H (Scouter-Y medium-range configuration). The requested package appears to include the aircraft and a broad set of integrated equipment, including a refuelling station, companion computer, battery and charger, transport case, engine telemetry, gimballed HD camera, video transmitter, payload holder, external power supply, safety parachute, altimeter, onboard object avoidance, ground control station with high-gain antenna and mast, remote control, telemetry and command-and-control links, real-time video transmission, satellite communications, and manufacturer-provided training. The tender is listed as open and is associated with Mississauga, Ontario, with work or delivery potentially applying more broadly in Canada and Ontario outside the National Capital Region. The stated closing time is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The category is listed as GD. This opportunity appears most relevant to a manufacturer, authorized supplier, or consortium able to provide the specified RPAS system and the complete equipment, communications, safety, and training package. Businesses should carefully review the official notice for any mandatory technical specifications, supplier authorization requirements, regulatory or BVLOS-related conditions, delivery terms, submission instructions, and whether alternatives are permitted. The official tender document is available here: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/105539/26-58139_acan_hybrid-elec-rpas-for-off-grid-bvlos_en.pdf. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Verify the current official notice, amendments, deadlines, and submission requirements directly with the Government of Canada before preparing or submitting a bid.

• check_circleSupply one (1) hybrid gasoline-electric, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
• check_circleThe RPAS is identified as the SkyScouter SK5000H, Scouter-Y medium-range configuration; bidders should verify whether this is a mandatory named product or an equivalent-product opportunity in the official tender notice.
• check_circleThe system is intended for off-grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-oriented operations.
• check_circleThe proposed supply is described as including the aircraft, refuel station, companion computer, battery and charger, transport case, integrated engine telemetry, gimballed HD camera, video transmitter, payload holder, external power supply, safety parachute, altimeter sensor, onboard object avoidance, ground control station with high-gain antenna and mast, remote control, telemetry and command-and-control (C2) link, real-time video transmission, and integrated satellite communications.