In short
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), a public buyer in Canada, is looking for suppliers in transport. Bids go through CanadaBuys until October 21, 2026 (26 days left). The whole bidding period is 28 days. The portal doesn't publish an estimated value.
Details
| Buyer | Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) |
|---|---|
| Estimated value | value not published on the portal |
| Bid deadline | October 21, 2026, 19:00 UTC |
| Published | September 23, 2026 |
| Country | Canada · CanadaBuys |
| Process number | cb-961-40172327 |
| Category codes | 81141900 |
Dates
PublishedSep 23, 2026Bid deadlineOct 21, 2026 · 19:00 UTC
Official description
*Please note that the ISC website will be available on September 23, 2026* This Challenge Notice is issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4). For general ISC information, Offerors can visit the ISC website at: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en Please refer to the Solicitation Documents Innovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals – 004 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 which contains the process for submitting a proposal. Steps to apply: Step 1: Read this challenge. Step 2: Read the Call for Proposals : https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 Step 3: Propose your solution here : https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-aircraft-system-deconfliction Challenge title: MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) Funding Mechanism: Contract MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: $500,000.00 CAD Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge. Phase 2: - The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $500,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required. - The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 15 months (excluding submission of the final report). - Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 5 This disclosure is made in good faith and does not commit Canada to award any contract for the total approximate funding. Final decisions on the number of Phase 2 awards will be made by Canada on the basis of factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds. Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and to negotiate project scope changes. Note: Selected companies are eligible to receive one contract per phase per challenge. Travel: Travel to Suffield, Alberta for prototype demonstration. Kick-off Meeting: All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference. Progress Review Meeting(s): Any progress review meetings will be conducted by telephone or videoconference. Final Review Meeting: All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference. Problem Statement: Challenge Statement Summary The challenge is to provide the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Canadian Army (CA) a software solution to provide an airspace common operating picture so that it can plan, deconflict, and control uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) traffic, including their use of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, in order to ensure the safe and efficient management of UAS to enable the Canadian soldier to successfully fight and survive on the future battlefield. Details: Essential Outcomes The proposed solution must:
How to bid
- Create a free SAP Business Network account, add the Government of Canada as a customer and answer its questionnaire (questions 3 to 8 before you bid).
- Open the notice on CanadaBuys and read the bid solicitation and any amendments.
- Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation instructs, before the closing date.