Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, Ontario
This is an open Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for an independent geoscience advisory group supporting regulatory work on Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. The CNSC intends to award the contract to Carleton University, but other suppliers may submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating that they can meet all mandatory requirements. If a supplier demonstrates sufficient capability, the CNSC may launch a competitive procurement or invite bids. This is therefore not a standard open tender with an assurance that a contract will be competed. The work would involve providing independent geoscientific advice related to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s repository project, including reviewing technical reports, research plans, geoscientific research, and relevant scientific publications. The advisory group would develop annual work plans with CNSC staff and support technical reviews as requested. The proposed term is three years beginning April 1, 2027, with an estimated value of $450,000 plus applicable taxes. The work is associated with the National Capital Region/Ottawa, Ontario, although the notice does not provide complete delivery or participation details in the information supplied. The notice states that all members of an interested group must meet minimum mandatory requirements, including restrictions related to employment by the NWMO. However, the supplied description is truncated before the full requirements, so the complete eligibility and capability criteria cannot be assessed here. The listed closing date is November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The notice also refers to a 15-calendar-day posting period, so suppliers should confirm the applicable deadline and submission instructions in the official ACAN notice and any amendments or question-and-answer documents. Review the full official notice before deciding whether to submit a statement of capabilities; this summary does not establish that any business qualifies.
