Defence Construction Canada - National Capital Region - Ottawa, Ontario
**Tender summary — potentially relevant opportunity** Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has published an **Advance Procurement Notice (APN)** for commissioning services supporting the National Defence Secure Campus at the NDHQ Carling Campus in Ottawa, Ontario. This is **not a bid solicitation or request for proposals**. It is an early notice intended to help consultants assess their interest and prepare for a possible future procurement. DCC indicates that the eventual solicitation may be issued through a Request for Abbreviated Proposal (RFAP), potentially in **winter 2027**, subject to Department of National Defence approval. There is no guarantee that the procurement will proceed. **Potential scope of work:** - Commissioning oversight for mechanical and electrical systems - Building envelope and roofing systems - Fire alarm, security and telecommunications systems - Other building and specialty systems associated with the secure campus project The total potential opportunity is estimated at approximately **$20 million**, although the official solicitation would determine the actual scope, contract structure and value. **Important security requirement:** The anticipated requirement is **Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the Secret level**. Consultants that do not already hold the required clearance may be able to begin a sponsorship process through DCC’s Industrial Security Program. DCC does not guarantee that sponsorship will be approved or completed in time, or that clearances will be granted. For sponsorship inquiries, DCC asks applicants to reference the APN/project number from the MERX notice, **Contract 87740**, and the requested clearance level. The sponsorship process must be started before the future solicitation is advertised on MERX, according to the notice. **Key dates and contacts:** - APN closing date shown: **November 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.** - Expected solicitation: **Winter 2027**, conditional on approval - Location: **Ottawa, Ontario** - Buyer: **Defence Construction Canada — National Capital Region** -Official notice: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4064281823/abstract?language=EN A Canadian consulting firm with relevant commissioning experience and the ability to meet the anticipated security requirements may wish to monitor this opportunity and begin reviewing the sponsorship process. This notice alone does not establish eligibility or guarantee an opportunity to bid. Before taking action or submitting anything, verify the closing date, project number, security requirements, sponsorship instructions and all future solicitation terms in the official MERX/DCC notice.