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Department of National Defence (DND) - *Victoria *Canada, *Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia

This appears to be an open Department of National Defence opportunity for supplying one laser engraver and one mechanical engraver to the D85 workshop at CFB Esquimalt in Victoria, British Columbia. The closing date is September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract would potentially include: - Delivery of both engraving machines - Installation, setup, configuration, and commissioning at the workshop - Functional testing after installation - All required accessories, operating manuals, and warranty documents - At least four hours of online training for up to five Canadian Armed Forces personnel, covering operation, maintenance, and software - At least one year of warranty support for parts and labour There are security requirements associated with this procurement. Businesses should review the solicitation’s sections on security requirements, security clearances, and security documentation to determine what screening may be required for the organization and its personnel. The notice also indicates a preference for Canadian goods and/or services, allows submissions in either official language, and states that the Crown may negotiate with suppliers. The technical evaluation criteria, commercial terms, submission instructions, and complete security requirements should be reviewed in the official documents before deciding whether to bid. The listed documents are available through the Canada Buys links provided with the tender, including the bid solicitation and tender notice form. This summary does not determine whether a business qualifies; verify all requirements, deadlines, and amendments in the official tender notice before submitting a bid.

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) - *Northwest Territories, Hay River, NT

Tender appears relevant to contractors with winter road construction/maintenance experience in the Northwest Territories. It is an open GNWT procurement from Procurement Shared Services on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure for the Sambaa K’e Winter Road, with a closing date of 2026-09-18 17:00:00. Location is listed as Northwest Territories, Hay River, NT, and the category is service procurement (*SRV). The notice indicates documents and any addenda should be reviewed on the GNWT contracts site: https://contracts.fin.gov.nt.ca/. No document links were provided here, so details like scope, mandatory requirements, bonding, insurance, schedule, and submission instructions should be verified directly in the official tender notice before deciding whether to bid.

Defence Construction Canada - Western Region - Edmonton, Alberta

This appears to be an Advance Procurement Notice from Defence Construction Canada, not a live bid request yet. It is for the design and construction of a new Snow and Ice Control / Heavy Equipment facility at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, using a modified design-build approach. The work is large-scale, with an estimated value around CAD $110 million, and the planned solicitation is anticipated for September 2026 if it gets approval to proceed. Key points that may matter to a Canadian business owner: -Location: Cold Lake, Alberta -Buyer: Defence Construction Canada, Western Region -Project type: Design and construction of a military support facility -Security: Appears to require active or obtainable SECRET-level facility clearance, and some personnel may need Reliability Status. Security sponsorship may be needed. -Other possible requirements: Net-zero carbon design, DND security standards, IM/IT infrastructure, and controlled airfield access requirements. -Indigenous participation: The notice says the project may include an Indigenous businesses participation component under PSIB.Important caution: this notice says it is not a bid solicitation and there is no guarantee the project will proceed. A business interested in this opportunity should verify the official notice on MERX and review the eventual solicitation documents carefully, especially security, qualification, and participation requirements, before making any bid decisions.

Shared Services Canada - *Ontario (except NCR), *Canada *World, Ottawa, Ontario

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking maintenance and support services for IBM IIAS M4002 appliances that have reached end of life, or for equivalent equipment. Services would be delivered to a location in Ottawa, Ontario. The proposed contract would run from the award date through September 30, 2027, with two possible one-year extensions at Canada’s option. The tender is currently shown as open and closes September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; confirm the applicable time zone and any amendment-related changes in the official documents. The opportunity appears most relevant to suppliers with the technical capability to support IBM IIAS M4002 appliances or provide an acceptable equivalent, along with the required maintenance, support, and service delivery arrangements. The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners, subject to the procurement requirements. This does not establish that any particular business qualifies. Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements, submit pricing using Annex A – List of Deliverables and Pricing, and follow the evaluation and submission instructions in the Request for Quotations. Award is expected to be recommended to the responsive bidder with the lowest evaluated price, although the Crown retains the right to negotiate. Bids must generally be submitted electronically by email to the Contracting Authority; fax and hard-copy bids are not accepted except in exceptional circumstances. Submissions may be made in either official language. Before deciding whether to bid, review the complete Request for Quotations and Amendment 000, including mandatory criteria, technical requirements, equivalent-product rules, pricing instructions, email submission address, security or service requirements, and the exact closing conditions. Verify all details in the official tender notice and documents before submitting a bid.Document links provided: https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/4EFCA564-83CA-47F3-944E-2CAE9FF4F04C; https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/E8D56A15-5DF2-464A-812A-401E3CDF572D; https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/5B80B362-CD51-4AFD-A679-5412588CA9D1

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada *British Columbia, Gatineau, Quebec

This appears to be an open Government of Canada construction tender issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) for Corrections Canada. The work involves installing a new 25 kV electrical service and distribution system, along with telecommunications ducts, at the Matsqui Complex, 33344 King Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia. The tender closes on September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The opportunity may be relevant to electrical, utility-infrastructure, civil construction, and telecommunications-duct contractors with experience in medium-voltage systems and institutional or correctional-facility work. Any mandatory certifications, bonding, security requirements, site-access rules, subcontracting conditions, and submission instructions would need to be confirmed in the official tender documents. The listing shows a location entry for both British Columbia and Gatineau, Quebec, while the stated worksite is in Abbotsford, BC; this should be checked against the official notice. Review the complete tender package and amendments through the official source before deciding whether to bid or submitting a proposal. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Manitoba, Gatineau, Quebec

**Tender summary:** PSPC is seeking suppliers for Phase One of a two-phase process to upgrade the rooftop catwalk system on the lower roof of the Brandon Research Facility in Brandon, Manitoba. **What this means:** The first phase appears to assess supplier interest and create a short-term qualification list. Suppliers selected for Phase Two may then be invited to submit a financial bid based on project specifications and drawings. The qualification list is expected to expire within 60 days or when the Phase Two contract is awarded, whichever occurs first, and will not be reused for another solicitation. **Key details:** - **Buyer:** Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) - **Tender status:** Open - **Closing date:** September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. [time zone should be confirmed in the official notice] - **Project location:** Brandon, Manitoba; the listing also references Gatineau, Quebec - **Category:** Construction - **Late submissions:** Will not be accepted This opportunity potentially matches Canadian construction, roofing-access, fall-protection, structural, or related building-service contractors, depending on the requirements in the tender documents. The available listing does not include the specifications, drawings, submission instructions, mandatory qualifications, bonding, insurance, or site-visit requirements. Review the official tender notice and all attachments carefully before deciding whether to participate or submitting a response: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110023767?an Id=ANONYMOUS

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) - *World, Ottawa, Ontario

**Tender overview:** Global Affairs Canada (DFATD/GAC) is seeking contractors to provide building envelope construction services at Canadian diplomatic missions abroad. The work may include repairing, installing, and maintaining exterior building components for chanceries, official residences, and staff quarters. **Potential opportunity:** This may be relevant to Canadian companies with experience in building-envelope construction, maintenance, repairs, and work on projects in international locations. The notice indicates that up to three contracts may be awarded to three contractors. It does not, by itself, confirm that any particular business qualifies. **Location:** Various international locations; the tender listing also references Ottawa, Ontario for administration. **Closing date:** September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The applicable time zone and submission requirements should be confirmed in the official documents. **Documents provided:** -Request for Proposals: 26-309010-RFP - Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers 1 Before considering a bid, review the complete RFP, addendum, and Q&A for mandatory experience, security or screening requirements, financial capacity, insurance, travel and overseas-work obligations, bonding, applicable certifications, submission instructions, and contract terms. Verify all details and any amendments in the official Canada Buys tender notice before submitting a bid.

Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) - *Toronto *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, QC

This open tender from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking a contractor to provide secure warehousing, storage, inventory management, relocation, transportation, and distribution services for audio-visual, video-conferencing, and IT equipment. The work appears to include: - Relocating approximately 336 pallets or crates from ESDC’s existing facility. - Operating one secure warehouse located in either the Greater Toronto Area or the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec. - Providing web-enabled warehouse management and inventory reporting. - Packing, crating, storing, tracking, and distributing equipment and peripherals to destinations across Canada, including remote locations where required. - Maintaining accurate inventory records and secure custody of ESDC assets. - Potentially providing warehouse decommissioning services at the end of the contract. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses with an appropriately located secure warehouse, logistics and transportation capabilities, inventory-management systems, and experience handling sensitive or high-value equipment. The tender closes on September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The information provided does not establish that a business qualifies or meets all mandatory requirements. Review the official solicitation carefully for security, facility, insurance, technical, service-level, submission, and other mandatory requirements before deciding whether to bid.Official tender document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/104653/100031835_solicitation_e.pdf

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Québec

This appears to be an Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Challenge Stream opportunity sponsored by the Department of National Defence (DND), with PSPC shown as the contracting department. The initiative seeks a domestically produced uncrewed ground system (UGS) for moving cargo and munitions in difficult and potentially dangerous battlefield environments. The opportunity is open only for ISC Phase 2 prototype development. Proposed technologies should reportedly be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to 9. Funding is identified as being provided through a contract. The proposed system must include, at minimum: - An uncrewed ground vehicle with onboard electronics, propulsion and payload capability - Navigation and mission sensors - A ground control station for the operator - A radio link between the vehicle and control station - Batteries and a charger capable of charging multiple batteries simultaneously - A remote antenna located 100 metres from the ground control station The excerpt also identifies these mandatory performance requirements: - Operation from -20°C to +40°C - Maximum unladen weight of 410 kg - Minimum unladen operating radius of 5 km from the ground control station The full notice may contain additional mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, submission instructions and security or contracting conditions. The supplied description is truncated, so those details cannot be confirmed here. Key dates: -Opening: August 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, according to the notice -Closing: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time -Location listed: Gatineau, Quebec / Canada This opportunity potentially matches Canadian businesses developing rugged autonomous vehicles, robotics, defence technology, navigation systems, remote-control systems, communications equipment or related subsystems. However, businesses should not rely on this summary to determine eligibility or compliance. Review the complete official challenge notice, ISC Call for Proposals 004, Amendment 001 and all attachments before preparing or submitting a proposal. Verify the current requirements and submission process through the official Canada Buys and ISC sources.

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Québec

This appears to be an open Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Challenge Stream opportunity sponsored by the Department of National Defence and administered through PSPC. The challenge seeks a domestically produced, rugged and easy-to-use uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for short-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) by Canadian Army personnel. Key details: -Title: MINERVA Initiative – Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System -Status: Open -Opening date: August 24, 2026 -Closing date: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time -Location listed: Gatineau, Quebec / Canada -Funding mechanism: Contract -Stream: ISC Challenge Stream, Phase 2 prototype development only -Technology readiness level: Proposed solutions must reportedly fall within TRL 5 to 9 The requested system appears to need an air vehicle, sensor payload, ground control station, radio, batteries and multi-battery charger, and a remote antenna positioned 100 metres from the ground control station. Mandatory operating requirements described in the notice include operation from -20°C to +40°C, wind speeds up to 40 km/h, and light rain or snow. The system must also have at least a 6 km operational radius and 60 minutes of continuous-movement endurance. The supplied description is truncated, so additional technical requirements may apply, including further sensor, communications, safety, maintenance, testing, and integration requirements. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses developing or manufacturing UAS platforms, ISR sensors, flight-control or communications systems, ruggedized electronics, or integrated defence technology, particularly those with a prototype at the required readiness level. However, the notice does not provide enough information to determine whether a particular company or solution is eligible or suitable. The notice refers applicants to ISC Call for Proposals 004 and directs proposals to the ISC challenge webpage rather than providing a conventional bid-submission process in the tender listing. Amendment 001 reportedly adds an attachment and provides details about including an attachment. Before preparing a submission, review the complete official challenge page, Call for Proposals 004, amendment attachment, eligibility rules, submission instructions, intellectual-property and security requirements, evaluation criteria, and all technical requirements. Confirm the applicable time zone and deadline directly in the official notice, as well as whether any additional documents or certifications are required. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary should not replace verification of the official tender documents.

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Newfoundland and Labrador *Prince Edward Island *New Brunswick *Nova Scotia, Gatineau, Quebec

## Atlantic Midshore Fisheries Enforcement Vessel Charter **Buyer:** Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), for Fisheries and Oceans Canada **Status:** Open **Closing date:** September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. **Operating area:** Atlantic Canada and offshore waters up to 200 nautical miles from the coast, including Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The notice also lists Gatineau, Quebec, likely as an administrative or delivery location. ### What the government appears to be seeking Canada is seeking offers to charter an **offshore patrol vessel on a time-charter basis**. The vessel would support fisheries compliance and monitoring activities in the Atlantic Ocean for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A potentially suitable bidder may be a vessel owner, operator, or marine services company able to provide an appropriate offshore patrol vessel and related operating support. The available summary does not provide key requirements such as vessel specifications, crew requirements, certifications, insurance, availability period, performance standards, or charter terms. ### Important next steps - Review the complete tender documents and amendments in the official procurement portal. - Confirm the required vessel capabilities, operating range, crew, safety certifications, inspection standards, and availability. - Check submission instructions, mandatory forms, security requirements, and any supplier registration requirements. - Allow sufficient time to submit before the stated closing time. This opportunity **appears potentially relevant** to Canadian marine operators and vessel charter providers, but the summary alone is not enough to determine whether your business can meet the requirements. Verify all details directly in the official tender notice before preparing or submitting a bid: [Official tender notice](https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110022026?an Id=ANONYMOUS).

Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

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