Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) - *Toronto *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, QC
ESDC is seeking a contractor to manage the secure storage, inventory, relocation, and distribution of audio-visual, video-conferencing, and IT equipment and related peripherals. The work appears relevant to Canadian businesses with secure warehousing, moving/logistics, inventory-control, and nationwide distribution capabilities. Key requirements include: - One secure warehouse facility located in either the Greater Toronto Area or the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec. - Relocation of approximately 336 pallets or crates from ESDC’s current facility. - Packing, crating, transportation, storage, and distribution of equipment. - Web-enabled warehouse management software for inventory control and reporting. - Accurate asset custody, shipment tracking, and secure handling throughout the contract. - Deliveries across Canada, potentially including remote locations. - Possible optional services to decommission the warehouse at the end of the contract. The tender is listed as open and closes September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Businesses considering this opportunity should review the complete solicitation for mandatory experience, security, insurance, technical, service-level, pricing, and submission requirements. The warehouse-location requirement may be particularly important, since the services must apparently be provided from a single facility in the GTA or NCR. This summary is based on the information provided and does not confirm eligibility or compliance. Verify all requirements, amendments, submission instructions, and the closing time in the official tender notice before submitting a bid: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/104653/100031835_solicitation_e.pdf
