Defence Construction Canada - Ontario Region - Kingston, Ontario
## Tender summary **Opportunity:** Open Construction Source List (OCSL) for Defence Construction Canada at **22 Wing North Bay and satellite sites in Northern Ontario**, including locations such as Sudbury, Timmins, and Sault Ste. Marie. **Buyer:** Defence Construction Canada (Ontario Region) **Status:** Open **Source-list closing date:** March 31, 2029, at 2:00 p.m. The source list covers the period from **April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029**. ## What this means This is not a single construction contract. It is an opportunity for contractors and suppliers to apply for placement on a source list. DCC may later invite businesses on the list to bid on construction projects valued at approximately **$10 million or less**. Potentially relevant work includes: - Commercial construction - Residential construction - Industrial work - Institutional work - Civil construction Projects may be located at 22 Wing North Bay or other Northern Ontario satellite sites. ## Key requirements and process - Applications must be submitted electronically through the **MERX posting**. - Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. - Applicants must select either **English or French** as their official language for future tender and contract communications. The selected language applies for the duration of the source list. - DCC states that it may take **10 business days** to process an application. - DCC requested that applications be submitted as soon as possible, preferably by **March 4, 2026**, although applications may be submitted at any time before the source-list closing date. - Businesses listed on the previous 2023–2026 source list must **re-apply** for the new period. - An active MERX account is required to submit electronic bids. - A business must be registered on the source list for a specific tender call. If the legal business name does not match the name on the list, DCC may consider a bid non-compliant. - Specific tenders may include additional pre-qualification requirements, site meetings, Indigenous procurement requirements, or subcontracting requirements. ## Important considerations DCC may use other source lists, advertise some projects openly on MERX, add project-specific requirements, or remove businesses that are no longer interested. Some opportunities may be reserved for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, or may require an Indigenous Benefits Plan. DCC also indicates that awarded contracts include measurable performance standards and evaluation requirements. ## Suggested next steps 1. Review the complete official MERX notice and any attachments. 2. Confirm that your business’s construction services, geographic coverage, capacity, and experience align with potential DCC projects. 3. Ensure your legal business name and MERX account information are accurate. 4. Submit the source-list application through MERX and select the required official language. 5. Allow at least 10 business days for processing before relying on eligibility for a future tender. This opportunity appears potentially relevant to Canadian construction contractors and suppliers serving Northern Ontario, but placement on the source list or eligibility for any future contract is not guaranteed. Verify all requirements, dates, forms, and submission instructions in the official MERX notice before applying or bidding: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/3776296413/abstract?language=EN
