In short
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), a public buyer in Canada, published this tender. From keywords in its title, we tagged it as food & agriculture. Bids go through CanadaBuys until October 16, 2026 (21 days left). The whole bidding period is 100 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 16, 2026, 19:00 UTC |
| Published | July 8, 2026 |
| Country | Canada · CanadaBuys |
| Process number | WS5434478581-Doc5780196321 |
| Category codes | 60104500, 77141501, 81141506, 85121800, 85410000 |
Dates
PublishedJul 8, 2026Bid deadlineOct 16, 2026 · 19:00 UTC
Official description
AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Buyandsell posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 2026-10-16 at 2 p.m. EST. All bids submitted after 2 p.m. EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. This solicitation is for the requirement of analytical and laboratory services for the testing of chemical contaminants and/or allergens in foods, food crops, and tissues of food animals for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Multiple contracts will be established as a result of this solicitation. The requirement is divided into two distinct parts. Part A: Categorized by commodity/food group for a total of 7 food groups (Dairy, Eggs, Fish & Seafood, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Honey, Meat, and Processed Products). Part B: Categorized by testing programs for a total of 24 programs (including 3-MCPD, Arsenic, BPA, Alternaria, Benzopyrene, etc.). An Offeror may submit an offer for one or multiple food groups in Part A and/or for one or more testing programs in Part B. Contracts awarded to bidders for multiple food groups and/or programs will be consolidated into a single contract. The full Submission of Offers and annexes can only be accessed and downloaded when logged into your SAP Ariba account and your Government of Canada profile has been approved by SAP Ariba. For technical support with SAP Ariba, please contact the CanadaBuys Service Desk.
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.