Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada - Ottawa, Ontario
This appears to be an Advance Procurement Notice—not a bid solicitation or request for proposals—for a potential modified design-build data centre project in Ottawa and the broader National Capital Region. Key details: -Buyer: Defence Construction Canada (DCC) -Project: 60 MW data centre, with mechanical and electrical systems, a small office area, and shipping/receiving space -Project number: WA257004 -Contract number: 88262 - Approximate contract value: $1.5 billion to $1.85 billion -Anticipated solicitation timing: Winter 2027, subject to government approval -Listing closing date: January 5, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time -Intended audience: Design-builders and potential industry partners -Security: A Facility Security Clearance (FSC) is anticipated for design-builders. Firms that do not already hold the required clearance may be able to seek sponsorship through DCC’s Industrial Security Program, subject to DCC’s process and discretion. -Indigenous participation: The project may include an Indigenous businesses participation component under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. This notice is intended to give interested design-builders time to assess their capacity, form partnerships if appropriate, and begin any required security-clearance process. It does not guarantee that the project will proceed, that a solicitation will be issued, or that security clearance will be granted. A business should review the complete official notice and DCC security requirements before taking action.The official tender source is: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4120526211/abstract?language=EN. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary should not be treated as confirmation that any company qualifies or that the future procurement will have these exact requirements.
