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

This open tender appears to seek a contractor to provide specialized environmental engineering and consulting services for Global Affairs Canada (DFATD) programs and projects outside Canada. Work may include environmental advice, assessments, design, and project oversight, with a focus on meeting applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, standards, and best practices. The listed location is worldwide, with Ottawa, Ontario shown as the administrative location. The tender closes on December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The opportunity may be relevant to Canadian firms with experience in international environmental consulting, engineering, regulatory compliance, health and safety, and project oversight. The available documents include the RFP, a question-and-answer document, and an addendum. These documents should be reviewed carefully for mandatory qualifications, security or international work requirements, insurance, personnel credentials, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any changes made by the addendum. The information provided does not establish that any particular business qualifies. Verify all requirements, deadlines, and document updates in the official tender notice before preparing or submitting a bid.

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

This appears to be an open Innovative Solutions Canada challenge sponsored by the National Research Council (NRC), with participation from the Department of National Defence and Shared Services Canada. PSPC is listed as the buyer for the tender notice. The Government is seeking development of a High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) capable of providing ultra-long-range wireless backhaul—potentially for defence, public safety, emergency response, border monitoring, and remote-area communications. Key mandatory capabilities include: - Reaching an altitude of approximately 20 km, with lateral movement within a similar 20 km corridor. - Remaining at a fixed location relative to Earth for at least three days. - Launching, deploying, and operating from land or water. - Providing at least 100 watts for long-range sensors. - Delivering high-bandwidth, highly available, low-latency wireless connectivity comparable to 4G/LTE, Starlink, or an equivalent system. - Supporting existing wireless systems and infrastructure. - Covering at least 1,000 km² of service area and 200 km² of transit area. - Deploying within six hours for heavier-than-air systems or 24 hours for lighter-than-air systems. - Using automated decision-making for flight operations and manoeuvres. - Operating in temperatures from -50°C to at least -70°C. Additional desired capabilities include renewable-energy generation and recharging, automated or non-assisted launch and landing, support for next-generation wireless systems, resistance to interference, communications security and platform hardening, and the ability to relay signals between HAPS platforms. The complete solicitation documents should be reviewed for the remaining requirements. The applicant is responsible for securing a demonstration site and obtaining a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada. The funding mechanism is identified as a contract. The stated closing deadline is December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Amendment 001 adds a questions-and-answers document, which should be reviewed before preparing a submission. Potential applicants should review the ISC Call for Proposals 004, the full challenge notice, the amendment, and the submission instructions on the official Innovative Solutions Canada and Canada Buys websites. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses with HAPS, aerospace, telecommunications, autonomous-systems, renewable-energy, or secure communications capabilities, but the information provided does not establish eligibility or compliance. Verify all requirements, dates, forms, intellectual-property terms, and submission procedures in the official tender notice before submitting a proposal.

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - *Ontario (except NCR) *Northwest Territories *Canada *National Capital Region (NCR), *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Branch is seeking marine and related engineering consulting firms for regional Standing Offers covering Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. The work appears to include small craft harbour facilities, shore protection, breakwaters, dredging, timber cribwork, steel sheet piling, marine piling, rock anchors, reinforced concrete structures, inspections, investigations, site assessments, and related civil, electrical, geotechnical, and other engineering services.Two regions are identified: Ontario, and Prairie & Northwest Territories (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories). DFO intends to authorize up to five Standing Offers per region. Individual call-ups may be valued at up to $750,000 including applicable taxes, but there is no guarantee that any work will be awarded. The Standing Offer period is expected to last five years from issuance. Firms must be licensed, or appear eligible and willing to become licensed, in the applicable jurisdiction. Proposals are expected to be assessed based on understanding of the requirements, methodology, relevant experience, and cost. Work may be performed in English or French. There are no security requirements stated for the solicitation or Standing Offer, although security requirements could apply to particular call-ups. The tender is listed as open and closes December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice states that Addendum 001 contains questions and answers. Potentially relevant firms should review the complete RFSO, Addendum 001, and all submission instructions before deciding whether to submit. Verify the closing time, licensing requirements, regional structure, evaluation criteria, pricing rules, and any amendments in the official Canada Buys documents before bidding: -RFSO: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109846/30007424---rfso_en.pdf - Addendum 001: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109846/30007424---rfso_addendum-001_en.pdf -Doing Business information: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109846/30007424---doing-business_eng.pdf

Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales - Québec, QC

G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques

Université Concordia - Montréal, QC

S9 - Entretien, réparation, modification, réfection et installation de biens et d’équipement

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

## Tender summary Parks Canada Agency appears to be seeking a contractor for a design-build project to install a modular duplex for staff housing in Łutsël K’é, Northwest Territories, within Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. ## Main details - **Buyer:** Parks Canada Agency - **Status:** Open - **Closing date:** December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The applicable time zone should be confirmed in the official solicitation. - **Estimated contract value:** $1,000,001 to $2,500,000, excluding taxes - **Completion deadline:** March 31, 2029 - **Work required:** Architecture, engineering, and construction services for the modular duplex - **Procurement approach:** Two-submission bid process; bidders should review section SI02 of the Special Instructions to Bidders. - **Indigenous participation:** The contractor must provide specific, agreed benefits for Indigenous people and Indigenous businesses in the contract area. The tender includes socioeconomic bid criteria related to Indigenous communities. ## Submission instructions Parks Canada states that bids submitted through SAP Ariba will not be accepted. Bids must be sent by one of these methods identified in the solicitation: - **Email:** [email protected] - **Fax:** 1-855-983-1808 In-person and courier submissions will not be accepted. 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 This opportunity potentially matches businesses with design-build, architectural, engineering, modular construction, and northern or remote-site construction capabilities. The project may also involve bonding, insurance, National Parks requirements, and Indigenous participation commitments. The tender information provided lists Northwest Territories and Winnipeg, Manitoba, while the location and project description identify Łutsël K’é, N.W.T.; bidders should confirm the correct project location and all applicable requirements in the official documents. Obtain and review the complete tender package and all amendments through the Government of Canada tendering service. The listed documents include the design-build request for proposals, owner’s requirements, scope of work, site layout, integrity provisions, and amendments 001 and 002. Written questions should generally be submitted at least five business days before closing. This summary does not confirm that any particular business qualifies or can meet the requirements. Verify the official tender notice, submission procedure, deadlines, amendments, bonding and insurance requirements, Indigenous participation criteria, and technical specifications before submitting a bid.

Department of National Defence (DND) - *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

This appears to be an open Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of National Defence (DND) about Respiratory Protection Test Kits (RPTK) for the Canadian Armed Forces. DND is seeking industry information on estimated costs and the time required to manufacture and deliver these kits. This is generally an information-gathering opportunity rather than a confirmed contract award or standard bid call. A response could help DND understand available suppliers, pricing, production capacity, and delivery timelines, but the notice does not indicate that a purchase will definitely result. Key details: -Closing date and time: December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. -Stated location: Ottawa, Ontario / Canada -Potentially relevant businesses: Suppliers or manufacturers able to provide respiratory protection testing equipment and related delivery information to the Canadian Armed Forces. -Official document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/110224/2b.-w8486-271074-rptk_rfi-rfi-e_1.pdf The available summary does not provide the technical specifications, response format, security requirements, qualifications, or whether participation could lead to a future procurement. Review the full official RFI carefully for those details and confirm the deadline, submission instructions, and any amendments before responding. This summary is not a determination that your business qualifies.

Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval - Québec, QC

G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques

Réseau de Transport Métropolitain (EXO) - Quebec

G4 - Produits et spécialités chimiques

Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) - *Canada *National Capital Region (NCR) *Ottawa, *World, Montreal, Quebec

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a software-as-a-service (SaaS) Collection Management System for its national living biological collections. The system would need to manage collection data, transactions, protocols, curation and maintenance activities for living microbial collections, including viruses, fungi, and viruses or fungi hosted in living plants. The work appears to include implementation of the software solution. The contract is expected to run for 3 years, with an option for an additional 2 years. The tender identifies Canada, the National Capital Region, Ottawa, Montreal and other locations worldwide. It is currently open and is scheduled to close on December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The tender may be relevant to vendors offering specialized SaaS platforms for biological, microbial or living-organism collection management, particularly those able to support government implementation and operational requirements. This summary does not determine whether a business qualifies or meets the mandatory requirements. Review the complete official solicitation, including technical specifications, security, privacy, service, accessibility, financial and submission requirements, before deciding whether to bid.The provided document is available here: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111994/solicitation-and-contract_en_esc-2627-118_rev1_20261103_0.pdf. Verify the closing date, amendments and all instructions in the official tender notice before submitting an offer.

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

PWGSC appears to be seeking a general contractor for refurbishment and redevelopment work at an accessible laboratory operated by Natural Resources Canada’s Laurentian Forestry Centre in Quebec City. The work is expected to include accessibility improvements and other laboratory redevelopment activities. The tender is currently listed as open and closes December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The listing identifies the region as Quebec outside the National Capital Region, with Gatineau also referenced; however, the description specifies Quebec City, so the official tender documents should be checked to confirm the exact worksite and project requirements. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian general contractors with suitable construction, laboratory-renovation, and accessibility-related experience, but the listing alone does not establish eligibility. Review the official notice, bidding instructions, mandatory requirements, security provisions, timelines, and contract terms before deciding whether to submit a proposal: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110030489?an Id=ANONYMOUS

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

PSPC appears to be seeking suppliers for a standing offer to provide and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables for the Department of National Defence and Correctional Service Canada. The delivery area is Quebec outside the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec. The tender is currently listed as open and is scheduled to close on December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The detailed requirements, such as product specifications, delivery locations, ordering arrangements, pricing, supplier conditions, and submission instructions, are expected to be in the official request and its Statement of Requirement. No supporting tender documents were provided here. A Canadian business that supplies fresh produce and can potentially serve the stated Quebec delivery area may find this opportunity relevant. This summary does not confirm eligibility or qualification. Review the official tender notice carefully, including all annexes and amendments, and verify the closing time and submission process before submitting a bid: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110029848?an Id=ANONYMOUS