Warehousing services for office furniture and accessories as well as moving, installing and dismantling services in the National Capital Region (NCR)

## Tender summary Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking one contractor to provide office furniture and equipment moving services, along with dedicated warehouse space in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Gatineau, Quebec. ### Services requested The work is divided into two streams: - **Stream 1:** Moving, dismantling, and installing office furniture, equipment, and related items on an “as and when requested” basis. - **Stream 2:** Providing dedicated warehouse space in the NCR. The procurement appears relevant to businesses that can provide both the required moving/installation services and suitable warehouse capacity. The requirement is for a single vendor, so businesses may need to deliver both streams directly or propose permitted subcontracting arrangements. ### Contract term - Initial term: **1 year** from contract award -Renewal options: Up to **two additional one-year periods** ### Indigenous business provision This procurement is **conditionally set aside under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB)**. If two or more Indigenous businesses submit bids, only those Indigenous businesses would be evaluated under the set-aside process. If that condition is not met, the opportunity may remain open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. Businesses should carefully review the PSIB requirements and the relevant annexes in the solicitation documents before determining whether this opportunity may be suitable. ### Security requirements There are significant federal security requirements. The contractor must appear to hold: - A valid **Designated Organization Screening (DOS)** issued through the Contract Security Program - Valid **Reliability Status** for each employee who requires access to sensitive sites - Prior approval before awarding any subcontract that includes security requirements The contractor must also comply with the applicable Security Requirements Check List, security classification guidance, and Contract Security Manual. ### Key details - **Buyer:** Employment and Social Development Canada - **Status:** Open - **Location:** National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec - **Closing date:** October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - **Applicable trade agreements:** Multiple agreements are listed, including the CFTA, WTO-AGP, CETA, and others. ### Documents The available tender documents include the notice, request for proposals, and amendment/related documentation. Review the complete RFP, security requirements, PSIB provisions, service standards, warehouse specifications, pricing forms, and submission instructions. This summary is based only on the information provided and does not confirm that any particular business qualifies or can meet the requirements. Verify the current official tender notice and all attached documents on Canada Buys before preparing or submitting a bid, including the exact closing time, amendments, mandatory criteria, security process, and Indigenous business conditions.

• check_circleProvide services as a single vendor for ESDC/Service Canada on an “as and when requested” basis.
• check_circleSupport Stream 1 services: moving, dismantling, and installing office equipment and furniture and related goods/services.
• check_circleSupport Stream 2 services: dedicated warehousing space in the National Capital Region (NCR).
• check_circleBe able to perform the requirement in the NCR, including Gatineau, Quebec, as identified in the tender notice.