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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Aug 26, 2026
PWGSC, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, is acquiring a multibeam echo sounder (MBES) and a sound velocity profiler (SVP) as detailed in Annex Statement of Requirement.
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Aug 27, 2026
Reissue of Solicitation of Offers. This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number WS5198028598 dated December 8, 2025 with a closing of January 27, 2026 at 2…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Aug 27, 2026
47064-260316 - Request for Proposal - Radiation Portal Monitors This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Radiation Portal Monitors for prequalified respondents under ITQ 47419-264488 Radiation Detecti…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Aug 28, 2026
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. CanmetMATERIALS at Natural Resources Canada, requires a supplier to provide and install a Pulse Magnetizer for use in the Material…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Aug 28, 2026
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply, delivery, and training for a benchtop X-ray diffractometer, such as the Bruker D6 PHASER or equivalent, capable of supporting NRC…
SANTÉ QUÉBEC - Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Closes Aug 28, 2026
G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers from Offerors to provide one benchtop quartz crystal microbalance system (QCM) to the National Research Council Canada.
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
See attached Notice of Proposed Procurement
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires an EMCCD detector to enable high-speed operation of a pyramid wavefront sensor in an adaptive optics system on a 1.2 m telescope. This detector will…
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the item detailed below. The delivery is requested at Edmonton, Alberta, by November 24, 2026. Item 1…
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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers from Offerors to provide one benchtop quartz crystal microbalance system (QCM) to the National Research Council Canada.
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Aug 31, 2026
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…
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes Aug 31, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Closes Sep 1, 2026
The CFIA has a need for 1 (one) 4 foot and 1 (one) 6 foot biosafety cabinet.
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Sep 1, 2026
This Contract will procure and install a high-resolution X-ray diffractometry (HR-XRD) system for use in the Epitaxy facilities at the National Research Council Canada (NRC). This HR-XRD system will p…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Sep 1, 2026
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers from Offerors to provide a high-precision Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC) system to support the safety and thermal characterization of…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 1, 2026
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The purpose of this RFI is to identify and obtain infor…
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 2, 2026
Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide and deliver one (1) agricultural rotary cutter to Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada (AAFC), research Farm in Harrington, Prince Edward Island. All the d…
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC)
Closes Sep 2, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wishes to acquire a Autoclave Steam Sterilizer . THIS REQUEST IS RESERVED FOR HOLDERS OF SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT # E60PV-19EQUI ONLY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LABORATORY…
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Closes Sep 7, 2026
The National Research Council Canada requires a fast electronic spectrum analyzer to support quantum optics, ultrafast photonics, and high-speed optical/electronic measurements. The instrument will be…
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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.