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Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes Sep 7, 2026
File Number: W8486-260492/C NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT This Notice of Proposed Procurement replaces the previous solicitation (File No. W8486-260492/B), which was cancelled due to revisions to…
Université Laval
Closes Sep 8, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Closes Sep 8, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 9, 2026
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Where to find amendments to the tender document: The event messages tab and/or the event contents section in the SAP Business Netw…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Closes Sep 9, 2026
refrigerated, temperature controlled incubator shaker platform
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 9, 2026
G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Closes Sep 10, 2026
CCG has a requirement for the supply and delivery of one(1) Industrial Video Borescope System with the option to purchase up to 3 additional units.
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 10, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 10, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 10, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
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CHU de Québec-Université Laval
Closes Sep 10, 2026
G21 - Fourniture et équipement médicaux et produits pharmaceutiques
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes Sep 14, 2026
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. Item 1, GSIN: 5845, NSN: 21-854-6573, RECORDER Part…
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 17, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Santé Québec - CHU de Québec - Université Laval
Closes Sep 18, 2026
G27 - Instruments scientifiques
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC)
Closes Sep 22, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Harrow Research and Development Centre, wishes to acquire a Growth Chamber. Only Suppliers currently pre-qualified on Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI have been invit…
Department of National Defence (DND)
Closes Sep 23, 2026
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. Item 1, GSIN: 5330, NSN: 99-1348279, PACKING MATERIAL…
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 Nov 30, 2026
This document provides a summary of feedback received. It contains three volumes: Volume I: Summary of Feedback and Outcomes Report of the ILS Replacement Project RFI issued between March 2, 2021 to F…
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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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.