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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…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 27, 2026
The NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA has a requirement for the supply of A multi-channel, high-speed waveform generator critical for achieving signal synchronization and processing across multiple qua…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes May 28, 2026
The response time deadline is 14:00 EDT. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 28, 2026
Nature of Requirements: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply of electronic hardware components used for data acquisition (DAQ), signal generation, and PXI/PXIe m…
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes May 28, 2026
This notice is published on Buyandsell for a period of 15 calendar days. The Department of National Defence requires the following items: Guildline 9344-1T Decade Box Requested delivery date…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 29, 2026
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of the AVITI24 upgrade system for its existing AVITI sequencing platform. The AVITI24 upgrade prov…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes May 29, 2026
The Human Health Therapeutics (HHT) portfolio of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) plans to expand their capacity for purification processes development. The DSP team is highly involved with…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jun 1, 2026
The response time deadline is 14:00 EST. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Charlottetown Research and Development Center has a requirement for the supply and delivery of one small plot fertilizer s…
SANTÉ QUÉBEC - Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Closes Jun 1, 2026
G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques
Collège Ahuntsic
Closes Jun 1, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
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Get Free AlertsUniversité du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes Jun 1, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Parks Canada Agency (PC)
Closes Jun 2, 2026
5P468-26-0011/A Stage 1 - Johnston Canyon Rock Slope Remediation, Banff National Park BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL. PARKS CANADA IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS V…
Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Closes Jun 2, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jun 4, 2026
This Letter of Interest (LOI) is posted on behalf of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The purpose of this LOI is to request feedback and gather information from the Industry regarding field d…
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes Jun 4, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jun 10, 2026
This Challenge notice is issued under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program Call for Proposals (CFP) Call 006 (W7714-248676/A). Solicitation Documents reference: See “B…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Jun 24, 2026
Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) CALL FOR PROPOSALS (CFP) W7714-26885 REQUIREMENT : Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing a Call for Proposals (CFP) for the pilot P…
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…
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…
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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.