Defence Construction Canada - Western Region - Edmonton, Alberta
This tender appears to be an open request for contractors and suppliers to get on Defence Construction Canada’s Open Construction Source List (OCSL) for work at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. It is not a one-off job yet; it is a pre-qualification/source list that DCC will use to invite bidders later for construction work in commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and civil categories, with individual opportunities estimated at $10 million and under. Key points for a Canadian business owner: -Buyer: Defence Construction Canada (Western Region) -Location tied to the work: CFB Wainwright, Alberta - Closing/processing deadline shown: March 31, 2029 at 4:00 PM, but DCC strongly prefers applications as soon as possible, preferably by March 4, 2026 -Application method: Must be submitted through MERX; fax, mail, and email will not be accepted -MERX account: An active MERX account is required to bid - Re-apply required: Businesses on the previous OCSL must apply again for the 2026–2029 list -Language choice: Applicants must choose English or French, and that choice will apply for the full period -Important risk: If your legal business name does not appear on the OCSL when a tender is issued, DCC may consider a bid non-compliant This listing also notes that some future opportunities may be reserved for Indigenous businesses under PSIB, or may require Indigenous subcontracting/IBP requirements. DCC may also use other source lists or open tenders instead, and may add extra pre-qualification requirements on specific jobs. For a business considering this, it potentially matches firms that do construction or related supply work and want access to future military-site opportunities. You should verify the official MERX notice carefully, confirm any pre-qualification requirements, and make sure your MERX account and business details are current before submitting anything.
