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CHU de Québec-Université Laval
Closes May 19, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Université Laval
Closes May 19, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Ministère de la Sécurité intérieure
Closes May 19, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes May 19, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes May 21, 2026
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting clos…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes May 21, 2026
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Compact FTIR Spectrometers for prequalified respondents under ITQ 47419-269614 Chemical Detection Systems - Stream 2 – Infrared Spectrometers (IR).
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Closes May 21, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
CERFO (Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc.)
Closes May 21, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Ville de Gatineau.
Closes May 21, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes May 21, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
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Get Free AlertsDepartment of National Defence (DND)
Closes May 22, 2026
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt.…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 22, 2026
The NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA has a requirement for a lock-in amplifier. Lock-in amplification is a technique that involves modulating a probe signal at a specific frequency and then demodulati…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 25, 2026
The National Research Council of Canada has a requirement for the supply of one Hail impact tester capable of simulating hail impacts on solar thermal collectors and Photovoltaic panel (PV modules) in…
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes May 25, 2026
Request for Proposal (RFP) – Gantry System BACKGROUND The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for a Gantry System. REQUIREMENT Bidders are to refer to the Request fo…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 26, 2026
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply of four (4) precision zero-clearance cutting dies designed for use in lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication. These dies are essent…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 26, 2026
The Department of National Research Council Canada (NRC), Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre, requires the supply and delivery of Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) laboratory animals, or equivalent,…
Université Laval
Closes May 26, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Ville de Lavaltrie.
Closes May 26, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Université de Montréal
Closes May 26, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 27, 2026
The Aluminum Technology Centre of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply of one (1) differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) for advanced thermal characterization of various…
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The Canadian federal government invests heavily in research and development, with agencies like the National Research Council, Defence Research and Development Canada, and the Canadian Space Agency posting R&D contracts on CanadaBuys. Contract values range from $25,000 for targeted studies to $50 million for multi-year research programs. Federal R&D procurement spans basic scientific research, applied technology development, prototype testing, and innovation partnerships. PSPC uses both competitive solicitations and the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) to connect government departments with innovative solutions from Canadian firms. Many R&D contracts involve collaborative arrangements where intellectual property considerations are negotiated upfront. Successful R&D bidders typically hold advanced degrees, maintain laboratory facilities, and demonstrate peer-reviewed publication records or patent portfolios. Security clearances are required for defence and intelligence-related research. The government increasingly seeks R&D partnerships in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, clean technology, and Arctic science.