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42 tenders found
Ministère de la Sécurité intérieure
Closes Jul 17, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jul 21, 2026
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Description of Requirement: Natural Resources Canada requires a secondary metallurgy station (SMS) to simulate steelmaking proce…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Jul 21, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires to purchase an automated low maintenance near closed cycle helium gas recovery, purification and liquefaction system capable of recovering helium fr…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jul 23, 2026
On March 18, 2025, Canada issued an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) (Solicitation WS5075857361 / Client Ref No. E60PV-25XRAY) allowing for Interested Parties to pre-qualify for X-ray Imaging Systems and S…
Ville de Montréal - Service de l'approvisionnement
Closes Jul 23, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Jul 27, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers from Offerors to provide a high-precision, enclosed fiber-laser cutting system capable of reliably cutting aluminum and copper for battery…
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC)
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Canada-H…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Oct 20, 2026
On June 11, 2025, Canada issued an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) (Solicitation CW2405177 / Client Ref No. 1000519614 – 47419-269614) allowing for Interested Parties to pre-qualify for Chemical Detection…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Dec 24, 2026
***This Amendment 001 is raised to modify the Challenge Stream - Call for Proposals 004 solicitation closing date.*** Introduction and Procurement Approach Public Works and Government Service…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Dec 31, 2026
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding the moder…
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Get Free AlertsDepartment of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 30, 2027
AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission mus…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Closes Jun 30, 2028
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30004087 dated May 16, 2023 with a closing of June 12, 2023 at 14:00 ADT. Submiss…
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Closes Oct 31, 2029
THIS BID SOLICITATION CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS BID SOLICITATION NUMBER 30006201 DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2024 WITH A CLOSING OF DECEMBER 18, 2024 AT 14:00 ADT. SUBMISSIONS FOR 30006201 WILL NO LONGER…
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Closes Dec 31, 2029
This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30000316A dated March 31, 2022 with a closing of December 31, 2029 at 14 :00 Atlantic Time. Summary The purpose of t…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Dec 31, 2029
Qualification: A Notice will be posted continuously until 31 December 2029, 2:00pm ET on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow new Suppliers to become qualified. Existing qualifi…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 30, 2032
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Defence Research and Development Canada – Valcartier Research Center (DRDC) is issuing this Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA)…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jan 31, 2035
Canada has a requirement to establish a Supply Arrangement for Laboratory and Scientific Equipment, Supplies, Part and Accessories and services on an “as and when” required basis for the Government of…
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Closes Mar 31, 2040
THIS BID SOLICITATION CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS BID SOLICITATION NUMBERS RFSA #NRCan-5000045352, #NRCan-5000045352/A, #NRCan-5000045352/B, #NRCan-5000045352/C, #NRCan-5000045352/D & #NRCan-50000…
Natural Resources Canada
Closes May 31, 2040
On-going Opportunity for QualificationThis notice is posted for an indefinite period to invite additional suppliers to submit arrangements to become pre-qualified Suppliers and assigned an Supply Arra…
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Closes Dec 31, 2040
This RFSA is posted on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow new Suppliers to become qualified. Pre-qualified suppliers, to whom a supply arrangement (including signed amendment…
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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.