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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.

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.

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, Ontario

This open tender appears to seek Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) consulting services for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The work is identified under TSPS Stream 2.11 — Information, Record Management and Recordkeeping Specialists — and may involve supporting NRCan with requests and obligations under the federal Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, as well as advising management, staff, stakeholders and requestors on ATIP matters. Key details: -Buyer: Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) -Status: Open -Location: National Capital Region, Ottawa, Ontario -Closing date: November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. -Category: Professional services (SRV) -Tender document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111516/npp-%28english.pdf This may be relevant to businesses or professionals with demonstrated ATIP, information-management or records-management experience, particularly in a federal-government context. The notice should be reviewed carefully for mandatory qualifications, contracting vehicle requirements, security requirements, submission instructions and any limits on eligible bidders. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Verify all details in the official tender notice before deciding whether to submit a 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 Canadian Heritage (PCH) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, Quebec

**Tender:** Capital Experience Events Catering **Buyer:** Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) **Status:** Open; closing November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The applicable time zone and submission instructions should be confirmed in the official notice. **What is being purchased:** PCH is seeking catering companies to support major events and other events in the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec. Services may be requested on an “as and when required” basis for artists, programming partners, volunteers, technical crews and staff. PCH intends to establish up to two standing offers. The initial period would run from award until December 31, 2028, with a possible one-year extension. A standing offer is not necessarily a guaranteed contract or volume of work; services would be ordered when required. **Key mandatory requirements described:** - Demonstrate experience with three separate large-scale, high-profile catering events completed within the last five years before closing. - Each example must involve at least 200 guests present simultaneously and at least two high-profile guests, such as public figures or performing artists. - At least one example must involve buffet service, and at least one must involve boxed meals. - Provide details for each event, including its nature and location, attendance, the type of high-profile guests without naming them, service format and other relevant project information. - Submit two sample menus covering continental breakfast buffet, dinner buffet, boxed lunch and boxed dinner requirements. - Describe procedures for handling food allergies, intolerances and other special instructions, including communication with the kitchen, preparation controls, meal identification and delivery procedures. **Potential fit:** This opportunity appears potentially relevant to an established caterer with recent experience serving large, high-profile events, including both buffet and boxed-meal formats, and with documented allergy-control procedures. A business should not assume it meets the requirements without checking its records against the full solicitation. **Important:** This is a reissue that cancels and supersedes the earlier RFSO identified as 10251648, dated November 20, 2025. Review the complete official RFSO and any amendments before deciding to bid. The provided documents are: - https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109752/10251648-a_rfso.pdf - https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109752/10251648---a_npp.pdf Verify the official tender notice for the final mandatory criteria, menu specifications, delivery and service conditions, evaluation method, amendment history, submission format and exact deadline before submitting an offer.

Parks Canada Agency (PC) - *Northwest Territories, *Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba

## Tender summary Parks Canada Agency appears to be seeking a design-build contractor for the installation of a modular duplex to provide staff housing in Łutsël K’é, Northwest Territories, within Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. The work is expected to include: - Architectural and engineering services - Construction and installation of the modular duplex - Compliance with applicable National Park regulations and other laws - Indigenous participation and agreed socioeconomic benefits for Indigenous people and businesses in the contract area ### Key details - **Tender status:** Open - **Closing deadline:** November 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. [time zone should be confirmed in the official solicitation] - **Estimated contract value:** More than $1,000,001 and up to $2,500,000, before taxes - **Required completion date:** March 31, 2029 - **Procurement method:** Two-submission bid procedure; bidders should review SI02 of the Special Instructions to Bidders - **Buyer:** Parks Canada Agency ### Submission requirements Parks Canada states that bids must be submitted by either: - **Email:** [email protected] - **Fax:** 1-855-983-1808 In-person and courier submissions will not be accepted. Parks Canada is reportedly not accepting bids through SAP Ariba for this opportunity. Email attachments must be used; links to bid documents will not be accepted. The stated maximum email size is 15 MB, and multiple clearly labelled emails may be required for larger submissions. ### Important considerations The opportunity potentially matches businesses with relevant design-build, modular construction, engineering, and remote-site construction experience. The tender also includes Indigenous participation requirements, which may require a specific participation plan and commitments involving Indigenous communities or businesses in the contract area. Bonding, insurance, technical requirements, site conditions, security or integrity provisions, and detailed evaluation criteria should be reviewed in the full solicitation documents. The supplied listing identifies locations in the Northwest Territories and Winnipeg, Manitoba, while the province field shows “MA.” This may reflect an administrative or data-entry issue, so the actual work location and any related travel, logistics, and delivery requirements should be confirmed in the official documents. Obtain the complete tender package and all addenda directly through the Government of Canada tendering service. Before submitting, verify the closing time, submission instructions, required forms, Indigenous participation requirements, bonding and insurance obligations, and any amendments in the official notice. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary does not confirm that a business qualifies or that the opportunity remains unchanged.

Department of National Defence (DND) - *Québec, Courcelette, Quebec / Québec

The Department of National Defence appears to be seeking physical training and fitness equipment for the gymnasium at the 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment in Courcelette, Quebec. The equipment is intended to support Canadian Armed Forces personnel in maintaining fitness and operational readiness. The tender is listed as open and is scheduled to close on November 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The applicable time zone, detailed equipment specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, evaluation method, and bidder eligibility conditions should be confirmed in the official solicitation documents. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses that supply physical fitness or gymnasium equipment, but the available information is not enough to determine whether a particular company can bid or meet all requirements. Review the full official notice and solicitationPDF before preparing or submitting a bid: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111391/w0106-26e018a_solicitation_en.pdf. Verify the closing time and all mandatory instructions in the official tender notice.

Shared Services Canada (SSC) - *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking project management personnel through the TBIPS Tier 2, Stream 5 arrangement. The work appears relevant to businessesthat can provide the following resources: Project Executive, Project Coordinator, Project Leader, and Project Manager at Levels 2 and 3. Key points: -Up to six contracts may be awarded: up to four through the General Stream and up to two through the Indigenous Stream. - Indigenous Stream bidders would need to satisfy the requirements of the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). - The opportunity is limited to TBIPS Supply Arrangement holders invited under the EN578-170432 series, so businesses without the required TBIPS arrangement may not be able to bid directly. - Services will be provided on an “as and when requested” basis. -Expected contract term: two years from contract award. -Language requirements: English and/or bilingual services, depending on the requirement. - Security requirements may include Reliability and Secret clearances. - Work location is listed as Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. -Closing date: November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. -File number: R000202707. This opportunity potentially matches a TBIPS holder with qualified project management resources and the required language and security capabilities. The provided information does not include an official tender link or the complete solicitation documents. Review the official notice and all bid documents carefully to confirm invitation status, mandatory qualifications, security requirements, resource experience, Indigenous-business eligibility where applicable, submission instructions, and any amendments before submitting a bid.

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

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a design-build team for the Camp Sustain Theatre Coordination Centre at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in New Brunswick. The project will use a modified design-build approach and has an estimated value of approximately $29.5 million. This opportunity appears most relevant to a lead contractor or integrated design-build team with substantial defence, institutional, and multidisciplinary construction experience. The listed roles include architects, sustainable-design specialists, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal and energy engineers, technologists, project managers, a superintendent, and an Indigenous relations coordinator. Pricing appears to include hourly rates for these classifications. The selected contractor will be required to hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) issued through the Contract Security Program at Public Services and Procurement Canada. The RFP may contain additional personnel, facility, bonding, insurance, technical, experience, and security requirements that are not included in this summary. The tender is shown as open and is scheduled to close through the MERX Electronic Bidding System on November 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice identifies Ottawa, Ontario, but the described work is at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick; this location discrepancy should be confirmed in the official documents. Questions must be sent only to the designated point of contact in the solicitation, as contacting others could create a risk of disqualification. Before considering a bid, review the complete official RFP on MERX, confirm the actual closing time and submission instructions, assess the DOS and other security requirements, verify the required design-build experience and team credentials, and determine whether the project’s size and location fit your capacity. This summary does not confirm eligibility or qualification.Official source: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4103112611/abstract?language=EN

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, QC

This appears to be an open Government of Canada procurement for Business Analysis Services supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development’s Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI). **Key details** - **Buyer:** Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC/DFATD) - **Work location:** National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec - **Closing date:** November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. - **Expected start:** January 12, 2027 - **Estimated term:** 36 months - **Scope:** Approximately 5,280 days of effort for eight Business Analyst Level 3 resources—four resources per contract award arrangement, as described in the notice - **Contract awards:** One - **Procurement method:** Selective tendering under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement - **Security:** Minimum corporate and resource security stated as SECRET; the final security requirements checklist is still being finalized The selected business analysts would support the modernization of GAC’s grants and contributions platform. The work is expected to include documenting business value and processes, gathering and analyzing requirements, supporting transformation activities, and helping ensure the system meets operational needs. This opportunity is restricted to TBIPS Supply Arrangement holders that qualified under Tier 1 in the National Capital Region for B.1 Business Analyst Level 3 services, including the listed conditional PSIB stream. The notice identifies specific invited suppliers, so businesses not on that invitation list may not be able to bid on this particular solicitation. An incumbent, Solutions Moerae Inc., is identified as currently providing the services. The notice also indicates that personnel and organizational security screening must be completed before award or work begins. The full RFP is expected to be distributed directly by the Contracting Authority to invited qualified Supply Arrangement holders rather than through Buyandsell.gc.ca. Interested businesses should contact the listed Contracting Authority for the official solicitation documents and instructions. Verify the official tender notice, invitation status, final security requirements, resource qualifications, submission rules, and all dates before deciding whether to submit a proposal.

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

This appears to be an open tender for janitorial services at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt in British Columbia. Public Works and Government Services Canada is managing the procurement for the Department of National Defence. The expected contract term is 3 years, with two possible 1-year extensions. The tender is scheduled to close on November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice identifies mandatory activities at CFB Esquimalt: -Site visit: July 22 and 23, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. - Offeror’s conference: July 23, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m. -Attendance confirmation deadline: July 16, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Businesses must contact the Contracting Authority and provide the names of their representatives. Because the site visit and conference are mandatory, businesses potentially interested in bidding should review the official tender notice promptly and follow its instructions exactly. The listing contains a location/province inconsistency—CFB Esquimalt is in British Columbia, while the record also lists Quebec—so this should be confirmed in the official documents. The notice currently shows no attached document links in the supplied information. Verify the complete requirements, site-visit rules, security or staffing conditions, pricing instructions, and submission process at the official source before deciding whether to submit a bid.

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

This open tender appears to be for janitorial services supporting Field Operations at CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. The contract is expected to run for 3 years, with two optional 1-year extensions. Important mandatory requirements: - Mandatory site visit at CFB Esquimalt on July 20 and 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. - Businesses must contact the Contracting Authority by 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026, to confirm attendance and provide the names of representatives. - Mandatory offerors’ conference at CFB Esquimalt on July 23, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m. The tender is listed as closing on November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The record includes British Columbia and Gatineau, Quebec in its location fields, while the description identifies CFB Esquimalt in B.C.; this should be clarified in the official tender documents. A business that provides commercial or institutional janitorial services may find this opportunity potentially relevant, but the mandatory attendance rules, security or access requirements, scope of work, pricing instructions, and other conditions must be reviewed before deciding whether to bid. Review the official notice and all associated documents for the completerequirements and submission instructions: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110017911?an Id=ANONYMOUS. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and the official tender notice should always be verified before submitting an offer.