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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - Fredericton, New Brunswick

DFO is seeking a contractor to process biological samples from British Columbia commercial, test, and research herring fisheries. The work appears relevant to a laboratory or fisheries-science business with suitable facilities, trained staff, and experience handling biological samples. Key requirements include: - Processing approximately 200–250 herring samples annually, with about 100 fish per sample, although volumes may vary. - Recording each fish’s length, weight, sex, gonad measurements, maturity stage, and a suitable scale for age determination. - Entering data into DFO’s MS Access database and preparing herring scale slides. - Providing at least two fluent-English personnel: a Project Manager and a Sampling Technician. - Operating a suitable laboratory with workspace, equipment, cold storage, water, sanitation, and biological-waste disposal arrangements. - Processing at least five samples per day during the expected annual work period of March 1 to May 15. - Arranging and paying for sample pickup and transportation from the Pacific Biological Station if the facility is more than 10 km away. - Performing quality control, daily electronic backups using a DFO-provided USB drive, and weekly submissions of slides and original labels. - Returning cleaned sample buckets and submitting the completed database, biological data, slides, labels, and backup files. The tender is listed as open and closes November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The notice identifies Fredericton, New Brunswick, while the work concerns samples from British Columbia and refers to the Pacific Biological Station. This location and any delivery, facility, contract-period, option-year, security, insurance, pricing, and submission requirements should be confirmed in the official tender documents. The provided tender notice PDF should be reviewed carefully before deciding whether to pursue the opportunity or submitting a bid. This summary does not determine whether your business qualifies; verify all requirements, deadlines, amendments, and instructions in the official notice.

Vernon (City) - Vernon

Request for Quotations Posting expires: Tuesday, November 17, 2026.Location: Vernon To post a bid or tender, please e-mail [email protected].

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, Quebec

## Tender summary **Tender:** PR22657 47064-266992 FTIR Spectrometer and FT-Raman Spectrometer Module **Buyer:** Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) **Status:** Open **Closing date:** November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. **Location:** National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec **Category:** GD ### What appears to be required The tender title indicates a requirement for an **FTIR spectrometer** and an **FT-Raman spectrometer module**. These are laboratory instruments used for material and chemical analysis. However, no detailed description or supporting documents were provided in the tender data, so the exact specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, installation needs, and contractual terms are unknown. ### Potential relevance for businesses This opportunity potentially matches suppliers, distributors, or authorized resellers of laboratory spectroscopy equipment and related services. Businesses may need to confirm whether the procurement requires specific manufacturers, technical certifications, prior experience, security requirements, or local delivery and support capabilities. The available information is not sufficient to determine whether your business qualifies or can meet the requirement. ### Important next steps Review the official tender notice and all associated documents for: - Technical specifications and mandatory features - Required equipment quantities and configuration - Delivery location and schedule - Installation, training, warranty, and maintenance requirements - Bid submission instructions and deadlines - Mandatory certifications, security requirements, and supplier conditions - Any Indigenous, small-business, or other procurement requirements **Official source:** https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110030063?an Id=ANONYMOUS Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Verify the official tender notice, amendments, and submission requirements directly with PSPC before preparing or submitting a bid.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections) - *National Capital Region (NCR), *Canada, Gatineau, Quebec

Elections Canada is seeking a Senior Human Resource Consultant through its Temporary Help Services procurement process. This opportunity appears to be restricted to suppliers already qualified under Supply Arrangement EN578-172870, specifically stream and category 12.6 — Human resources, staffing. The notice lists 13 invited supply arrangement holders; organizations that are not qualified and invited under this arrangement may not be eligible to submit a proposal. The work would be performed in the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec. The contract is expected to run from the effective contract date until November 8, 2027. The current notice indicates that no contractor is presently performing the work. Security requirements include Designated Organizational Screening (DOS) for the organization and Reliability Status screening for personnel. The bid closing date is November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The proposal may be submitted through Canada Post’s Connect service, in person, or by mail. Email and fax submissions will not be accepted. Proposals may be submitted in either official language. Physical submissions must be sealed and delivered to the specified Proposal Receiving Unit in Gatineau during its stated business hours. All questions must be directed in writing to the Contracting Authority at [email protected] by the deadline set out in the solicitation. Contacting other Elections Canada personnel could result in disqualification. Elections Canada also reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers. This summary is based only on the information provided, and no official tender document or source link was included. Before taking action, verify the complete official notice, eligibility restrictions, submission instructions, question deadline, security requirements, and any mandatory qualifications. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary does not confirm that any particular business qualifies to bid.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - *National Capital Region (NCR), *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

This appears to be an open request for proposals from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for plumbing services at the Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield in Ottawa, Ontario. The work is expected to be performed in accordance with a Statement of Work, which should contain the detailed service requirements. Key details: -Closing date: November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (the applicable time zone should be confirmed in the official notice). -Location: Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield, National Capital Region. -Buyer: Canadian Food Inspection Agency. -Security requirements: Security-related requirements apply to this solicitation and may affect the business, personnel, or subcontractors that can participate. -Supplier eligibility: The opportunity is subject to Canada’s Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners may be eligible; suppliers from non-trading partners may be rejected. - Indigenous business set-aside: This is conditionally set aside under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). It is initially open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, but if at least two Indigenous businesses submit bids, the procurement may become restricted to qualifying Indigenous businesses. A business seeking consideration under PSIB would need to provide the required certification and comply with PSIB requirements. -Inquiries: Ashley Bennett at [email protected]. The bid-receiving email address is intended only for submitting bids, not for general questions. A plumbing contractor with the required capacity, security compliance, and applicable procurement eligibility may find this opportunity potentially relevant. The available information does not establish whether any particular business qualifies. Review the full official tender notice, PDF, Statement of Work, security requirements, submission instructions, mandatory certifications, and amendments before deciding whether to bid or submitting an offer.The referenced document is: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111602/2027-00182---request-for-proposal.pdf

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

This appears to be a large federal construction opportunity for replacing and upgrading heating and ventilation systems at Springhill Institution in Springhill, Nova Scotia. The work may include HVAC replacements, architectural work, electrical service upgrades, and building-controls modifications across five buildings. The procurement uses a two-phase process. First, PSPC will assess supplier qualifications. Suppliers that are found qualified may then be invited to submit a priced bid. The expected contract duration is up to 150 weeks after award, and the estimated project value is between $5,000,001 and $20,000,000, including HST. The notice states that participation is limited to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners, and that Canadian-supplier and Canadian-content procurement policies apply. This does not confirm that any particular business is eligible or qualified; the detailed requirements, experience criteria, bonding, security, licensing, insurance, and submission instructions should be reviewed in the official solicitation. The listed closing time is November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The data identifies Nova Scotia and Gatineau, Quebec as locations and lists Quebec as the province, which may be an administrative or data-classification issue. Confirm the actual work location and all dates in the official tender documents before proceeding. Submissions may be made in either official language, and unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing within 15 working days of receiving the result notification. Verify the complete official notice and amendments at: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110029229?an Id=ANONYMOUS

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) - *Canada, *World, Ottawa, Ontario

NRCan has an open tender to gather, update, and maintain information about Canadian electric-vehicle charging stations and other alternative-fuel infrastructure. The data is intended to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Station Locator and related analysis and online tools, in coordination with the National Laboratories of the Rockies. The work appears relevant to businesses with experience in data collection and validation, database maintenance, infrastructure or energy information, research and analysis, and related online tools. The notice does not provide enough detail here to determine the full technical, security, experience, or contracting requirements.Buyer: Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Status: Open Closing date: November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The time zone should be confirmed in the official notice.Location: Canada and potentially international work; Ottawa, Ontario is listed. Businesses should review the complete tender documents for the statement of work, mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, contract terms, and any security or accessibility obligations. Verify all details and amendments in the official tender notice before deciding whether to submit a bid.The provided document is: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/110759/rfp-en-nrcan---5000097181-%281.pdf

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, Quebec

## Tender summary **Opportunity:** EJ196-251570 – Overhead Doors and Dock Levelers at Various Locations **Buyer:** Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) **Status:** Open **Work area:** National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec **Closing deadline:** **November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.** ### What the work involves PSPC is seeking proposals for **preventive maintenance and inspection services for overhead doors and dock levelers** at various government buildings in the National Capital Region. The successful contractor would be expected to provide the required: - Labour - Materials - Tools and equipment - Supervision - Maintenance and inspection services described in the Statement of Work ### Important deadline notice The tender includes an amendment stating that bidders must rely on the **November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. deadline**. Responses submitted after that time may be declared non-responsive. The Ariba Discovery and Canada Buys posting times should be disregarded where they differ from this amended deadline. ### Potential fit This opportunity appears potentially relevant to businesses that provide commercial or industrial overhead-door and dock-leveler inspection, preventive maintenance, and related service work in the National Capital Region. The full Statement of Work and bid requirements should be reviewed to confirm the required experience, certifications, response format, insurance, staffing, service coverage, and other conditions. Before preparing a bid, verify all requirements and amendments in the official tender notice: [official source](https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110029094?an Id=ANONYMOUS).

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) - *Canada, *Quebec (except NCR), Ottawa, Ontario

**Tender summary — Preventive maintenance of medical refrigerators and freezers** Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking a contractor to perform preventive maintenance on medical refrigerators and freezers used to store medications at Health Services Centres in CSC institutions in the Quebec Region. **Potentially relevant businesses:** Companies that service commercial or medical refrigeration equipment and can provide qualified technicians, tools, parts, transportation, products, and related expertise. The work appears to require maintenance aligned with Accreditation Canada criteria and manufacturers’ recommendations. **Contract period:** April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029, with two possible additional one-year renewal options. **Bid evaluation:** The stated strategy is the lowest-priced compliant bid. This means the lowest price may be selected among bids that meet all mandatory requirements; the full solicitation will define the compliance criteria. **Key procurement details:** -Buyer: Correctional Service of Canada -Region: Quebec Region, with the notice also referencing Ottawa, Ontario; confirm the exact service locations in the official documents. -Closing date: November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. -Trade agreements: Includes the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and several international free trade agreements. -Eligibility statement: The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners, subject to the official requirements. - Indigenous business set-aside: None stated. -Security requirements: None stated in the notice. - Proposals may be submitted in English or French. **What to review before bidding:** Download and carefully read the complete statement of work, basis of payment, mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, service locations, equipment details, response times, insurance or other contractual conditions, and submission instructions. The notice includes document links, including a solicitation document and an amendment; verify that you are using the latest version and reconcile any differences in file or reference numbers. The opportunity appears potentially relevant for a qualified refrigeration-maintenance provider, but this summary does not establish eligibility or compliance. Verify all details in the official Canada Buys tender notice and solicitation documents before preparing or submitting a bid. The contracting authority listed is Jason St-Onge at [email protected] or (506) 269-3765.

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada - Ottawa, Ontario

Defence Construction Canada is seeking proposals for inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) services for AFFF foam fire-suppression systems in Ottawa, Ontario. The work appears to cover three initial service years, with possible option years 4 through 7. The notice lists prime-cost allowances of $60,000 for years 1–3 and $20,000 for each option year; these amounts may not represent the total contract value and should be confirmed in the RFP documents. The tender is open and closes November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The proposal must be submitted through the MERX Electronic Bidding System. Security requirements are identified in the RFP, and questions must be sent only to the designated contact in the official notice. The procurement references the CFTA, CETA and WTO-GPA. This opportunity may be relevant to businesses experienced with AFFF foam-suppression-system inspection, testing and maintenance, subject to the detailed technical, security, qualification and submission requirements. Review the complete RFP, statement of work and annexes on MERX before deciding whether to bid, and verify the closing time and all requirements in the official tender notice: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4117320211/abstract?language=EN. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Ontario (except NCR), Gatineau, Quebec

This open tender appears to concern playground inspection and repair services for the Department of National Defence at CFB North Bay. The listed service area is Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region, and Gatineau, Quebec. The buyer is Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). The closing deadline is 18 November 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The amendment states that this deadline overrides any different deadline shown in the Ariba Discovery or Canada Buys postings; submissions received after the stated time may be declared non-responsive. The available information does not include the detailed statement of work, qualification requirements, pricing instructions, insurance requirements, or submission procedure. A business offering playground inspection or repair services may find this opportunity potentially relevant, but should review the complete official tender notice and all attachments before deciding whether to bid. Verify the current requirements, delivery location, amendment details, and submissioninstructions through the official source: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110029379?an Id=ANONYMOUS

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

This appears to be an open Government of Canada tender for boiler refractory and brickwork repairs at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The work may include supplying all required labour, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision to repair, replace, or refurbish refractory materials and brickwork in boilers.Buyer: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).Closing date: November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The time zone is not specified in the provided information.Location: The title and description identify Cold Lake, Alberta, but the tender data also lists “Gatineau, Quebec” and province code “QU.” This apparent discrepancy should be clarified using the official notice.Category: Construction-related services. A Canadian business with relevant boiler, refractory, masonry, industrial maintenance, or mechanical construction experience may find this opportunity potentially relevant. The available information does not confirm eligibility, mandatory certifications, bonding, security requirements, site-access conditions, insurance, subcontracting rules, or the full scope of work. Review the official tender notice and all attachments for the exact work location, submission instructions, mandatory requirements, contract terms, and any site visit details before deciding whether to bid or submitting a proposal: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110028969?an Id=ANONYMOUS