Translation & interpretation government contracts in Canada.
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Public-source notices currently matched to this service profile. Final bid details must be verified on the official notice.
Common contract types
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Interpreter
- Language Services
- Linguistic
Typical requirements
- Insurance confirmation
- Relevant project references
- Technical approach
- Pricing schedule
- Required forms and certifications
Watch items
- Mandatory site visit
- Short closing deadline
- Out-of-region delivery
- Special certification requirement
Active examples
A sample of current public listings that mention this service profile.
Solicitation of Offers - English-French Translation Services - Parliamentary Documents - Tier 1, 2, 3
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
PSPC is seeking English-to-French translation services for parliamentary documents across Tiers 1, 2, and 3. The work appears to be performed for Canada/Gatineau, Quebec, with nine contracts potentially awarded for different work requirements over a one-year period. There are no option periods mentioned. This opportunity is being issued under an existing Supply Arrangement. Only suppliers that are already pre-qualified under that arrangement and have been formally invited can access the documents and submit an offer. It therefore may not be open to businesses that are not participating suppliers in the relevant arrangement. The tender is listed as open and closes October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The time zone and detailed requirements were not provided. No official tender link or documents were included here. Verify the official notice, invitation status, applicable tier requirements, submission instructions, security or language requirements, and closing-time time zone before deciding whether to pursue or submit an offer.
Languages Testing for Interpreters
Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
**Tender: Language Testing for Interpreters** The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is seeking one or more suppliers to develop and deliver language-testing components and assessments used to recruit interpreter contractors. The work appears to include three test types: - An official-languages written test in English or French - An oral hearing-simulation test assessing consecutive interpretation between English or French and a target language - A sight-translation test involving short documents translated between the interpretation language and English or French The oral tests may be required in up to 60 languages. The IRB indicates that existing test versions vary in quality and consistency, which may be relevant to the expected work. The stated minimum security requirement is Reliability Status. The proposed initial contract period is September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with three possible one-year extensions. The estimated annual workload is approximately 300 tests. Multiple contracts may be awarded based on the languages offered by suppliers. The tender is currently listed as open and closes October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The listing identifies Ottawa, Ontario, and Canada as the location. The closing-time time zone and detailed submission requirements should be confirmed in the official RFP. This opportunity potentially matches businesses with expertise in language assessment, interpreter testing, oral-language evaluation, translation, and related secure government services. The notice alone does not establish whether a business meets the requirements. Review the full RFP, amendments, and question-and-answer documents before deciding whether to bid, and verify all eligibility, security, language, technical, pricing, and submission requirements through the official tender notice. Inquiries are to be directed by email to Steve Dessureault at [email protected].
Solicitation of Offers - English-French Translation Services - Parliamentary Documents - Protected B - Tier 3
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
PSPC is seeking English-to-French translation services for Parliamentary Documents classified as Protected B, Tier 3. The work appears to cover up to approximately 2,890,000 words over a one-year period, with one contract and no option periods. The work location is listed as Canada/Gatineau, Quebec, and the solicitation is currently open until November 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. This opportunity is being issued under an existing Supply Arrangement. Only pre-qualified suppliers who have been formally invited may access the documents and submit an offer, so it may not be accessible to businesses outside that arrangement. The security classification and Parliamentary Documents field requirements may also involve specific qualification, personnel, quality, and security conditions. The provided information does not include the official tender documents or source link. Review the official solicitation notice and invitation carefully to confirm eligibility, security requirements, submission instructions, deadlines, pricing rules, and the exact scope before deciding whether to bid.
Red Hat Open Shift Bare Metal Node
Shared Services Canada
Shared Services Canada, for the Department of National Defence, is seeking one supplier for six Red Hat Open Shift Bare Metal Node subscriptions for a 12-month term. The procurement is located in the National Capital Region/Ottawa, Ontario, and is listed as open with a closing date of November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a selective tender under the Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) #EN578-232335/078/SMS. Only pre-qualified SLSA holders and the specifically invited Class-1 resellers listed in the notice may bid. The notice identifies 19 invited organizations, including CDW Canada, Computacenter Canada, Softchoice, OnX Enterprise Solutions, Zones Canada, and others. A business that is not already an eligible SLSA holder or invited reseller appears unlikely to be able to submit a bid directly for this opportunity; the notice states that qualification after the fact will not necessarily delay contract award. There is no security requirement stated. Questions are to be directed to John Ford Robert at Shared Services Canada: [email protected] or 613-327-5637. The RFQ is sent directly to eligible suppliers, and responses may be submitted in either official language. Review the official tender document and Amendment 000 carefully to confirm the current closing date, eligibility requirements, product details, and submission instructions before taking action: https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/87DCAC18-ADFF-4F19-A711-BCA30831C3CC. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
W8703-270072 Request For Proposal Domestic UAS Bulk Purchase RFP
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
**Tender summary:** The Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking proposals for a large-scale purchase of domestic general-purpose uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS/drones). **What is being purchased:** - At least 80 UAS systems - Associated payloads and ground control stations - Support equipment, spare parts, technical documentation, and software/firmware support - Train-the-trainer services - Airworthiness, cybersecurity, supply-chain security, spectrum, configuration-management, and long-term sustainment support The systems are intended to support Canadian Army activities such as surveillance and reconnaissance, situational awareness, force protection, disaster response, search-and-rescue support, infrastructure assessment, training, and experimentation. **Important supplier restriction:** This opportunity is limited to suppliers that hold a **Stream 1 Supply Arrangement under the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI)**. Businesses that do not hold this arrangement may not be able to submit a proposal, subject to the official procurement documents and any stated conditions. **Deadline:** November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. **Location:** Canada, Gatineau, Quebec. The requirement appears to involve nationwide delivery and support, but the exact delivery, technical, security, and contracting obligations must be confirmed in the official notice. No official source or tender documents were provided with this listing. Review the complete official solicitation before deciding whether to pursue the opportunity, including the DDI eligibility requirements, mandatory technical specifications, security and cybersecurity obligations, submission instructions, and applicable contract terms. The information above does not confirm that any particular business qualifies.
Victim-offender mediation (VOM) services
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
This is an open Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) for victim-offender mediation services. CSC appears to intend to award the contract to a pre-identified supplier, but other suppliers may challenge that intention by submitting a statement of capabilities demonstrating that they can meet the requirement. The services would support victims and federally sentenced offenders affected by serious crime. The primary service area is British Columbia and Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, including some cross-regional cases. Although the notice lists Ottawa, Ontario, the service delivery appears focused on participants and offenders in western Canada and the Northern Territories. The contractor is expected to provide at least two qualified, professional victim-offender mediators and approximately 3,500 service hours annually, with between 20 and 80 combined hours per week. Services would follow CSC’s approved Victim-Offender Mediation Program model and restorative justice principles. Potential activities include letter and video exchanges, shuttle mediation, community conferencing, healing circles, and face-to-face meetings. Key responsibilities include assessing case suitability, preparing participants, conducting ongoing safety, security, and confidentiality assessments, maintaining case records in CSC’s Offender Management System within seven business days of activities, and participating in CSC meetings, training, and consultations. The closing date is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Suppliers considering a response should carefully compare their experience, mediator qualifications, regional coverage, capacity, recordkeeping systems, and ability to follow CSC’s VOMP procedures against the complete ACAN requirements. The notice does not guarantee that a supplier may bid or receive the contract; the official tender documents should be reviewed to confirm the required statement-of-capabilities format, submission instructions, pre-identified supplier details, and all mandatory criteria before submitting.
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