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 8, 2026 (13 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 8, 2026, 19:00 UTC |
| Published | September 10, 2026 |
| Country | Canada · CanadaBuys |
| Process number | WS5872432708-Doc5872486275 |
| Category codes | 25132102 |
Dates
PublishedSep 10, 2026Bid deadlineOct 8, 2026 · 19:00 UTC
Official description
ATTENTION: Offer submissions must be submitted by 08 October 2026 by 14:00 EDT. The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to develop a Canadian- designed, remotely controlled, and autonomous mine countermeasures (MCM) uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) capable of surveying the ocean floor to detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The contract is designed to support an iterative and incremental approach to meet Canada’s unique operational requirements. A National Security Exception (NSE) has been invoked for this procurement. This solicitation is open to all current Supply Arrangement holders across all streams of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement. This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers and Canadian Content in Strategic Federal Procurements. Offerors must direct all questions and other communications regarding the solicitation of offers in writing and only to the Contracting Authority identified in the solicitation of offers by email to AID.IDD-DIA.DDI@dia-aid.gc.ca.
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.