Defence Construction Canada - National Capital Region - Ottawa, Ontario
This is an Advance Procurement Notice—not a bid solicitation or request for proposals—for potential construction management services at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. The buyer is Defence Construction Canada (DCC). The project appears to involve a multi-year recapitalization program for approximately 39 buildings and related infrastructure, including renovations, demolitions, and reconstruction. The anticipated contract value is approximately $50 million, with delivery through a Construction Management contract. The future opportunity may require the successful contractor to develop an Indigenous Benefits Plan covering Indigenous subcontracting, employment, and training opportunities. Indigenous business participation may also be included under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. The anticipated solicitation is expected to be posted in winter 2027, subject to approval to proceed. The notice identifies APN number APN_NPYKCM01. The current notice is shown as open with a closing date of December 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.; businesses should confirm what, if anything, must be submitted by that date because this APN is not itself a request for bids. Security requirements are expected. The anticipated clearance is Designated Organization Screening (DOS). Contractors that do not already hold the required clearance may be able to seek sponsorship through DCC’s Industrial Security Program. Starting the sponsorship process early may be important, but sponsorship and clearance are not guaranteed. The tender data lists Ottawa, Ontario, while the project description identifies Whitehorse, Yukon. This appears to be a location or administrative discrepancy that should be confirmed in the official notice. This opportunity potentially matches Canadian construction management firms with experience managing complex, multi-year institutional or defence-related programs, security requirements, and Indigenous participation plans. The company should review the complete official notice and DCC security-program instructions, confirm any response requirements and deadlines, and verify all project, clearance, and procurement details before taking action or submitting anything.Official source: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4172620008/abstract?language=EN
