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National Research Council of Canada (NRC) currently has 22 open solicitations accepting responses, updated daily from public procurement data.

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National Research Council of Canada (NRC) contract activity

A current snapshot based on 20 of 22 open listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.

Listings posted over the last 8 weeks

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Canada (CanadaBuys)20

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days: 20
Later: 0
Open / rolling: 0

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Canada (CanadaBuys)20

15 of the listings shown were posted in the last 30 days. Canada (CanadaBuys) contributes the largest share (20). Canada (CanadaBuys) is the most represented buyer in this snapshot.

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NPP 26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System
Canada (CanadaBuys)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System Solicitation Number: 26-58124 Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Closing Date and Time: October 26, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) • Canada-Panama Free…
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Due Oct 26, 2026
Posted Oct 9, 2026
New Inert Atmosphere Laboratory Glove Box
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Title: New Inert Atmosphere Laboratory Glove Box Solicitation Number: 26-58153 Publication Date: October 1, 2026 Closing Date and Time: October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT]) Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Ottawa, ON GSIN: N6640 Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a New Inert Atmosphere…
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Due Oct 26, 2026
Posted Oct 1, 2026
Question/Answer #2 RFP 26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System
Canada (CanadaBuys)
21 October 2026, Question and Answer #2 26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System Please see tender documents for details _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 October 2026, Question and Answer #1 26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR…
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Due Oct 26, 2026
Posted Oct 9, 2026
HIGH THROUGHPUT SIMULTANEOUS DYNAMIC VAPOR SORPTION (DVS) ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide a high throughput simultaneous dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) analysis system to characterize and quantify the adsorption and desorption behavior of advanced materials, including CO2 capture sorbents exposed to CO2/N2/humidity gas mixtures, battery materials such as solid electrolytes, cathodes, and anodes, and catalysts used in hydrogen production and carbon conversion applications to the National Research Council Canada. All deliverables must…
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Due Oct 28, 2026
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Purchase of eleven (11) Electrometer/High-Resistance Meters and Accessories (Keithley 6517B or Equivalent)
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires to purchase eleven (11) Electrometer/High-Resistance Meters and Accessories (Keithley 6517B, or equivalent). The equipment is used continuously in applications where low-current and high-resistance measurements require exceptional signal-to-noise performance, stability, leakage control, guarding, triaxial connectivity, and measurement repeatability. METRO operates under a rigorous quality system and maintains measurement standards that must…
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Due Oct 28, 2026
Posted Oct 13, 2026
IM/IT Research and Advisory Services
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The NRC Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB) requires Tier 1 – Executive level IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to enable its IT executives, managers, and technical staff to make informed, strategic, and operational decisions based on current industry and technological trends. These services include access to an electronic self-service platform that provides comprehensive resource materials, such as articles, reports, templates, blueprints, white papers, and strategic planning guides.…
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Due Oct 28, 2026
Posted Sep 23, 2026
High Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System for Metals, Ceramics and Polymers
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Title: High Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System for Metals, Ceramics and Polymers Solicitation Number: 25-58227 B Publication Date: September 24, 2026 Closing Date and Time: October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Revised World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific…
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Due Oct 29, 2026
Posted Sep 24, 2026
NRC Ottawa Offices Janitorial Services
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide the labour, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, products, supplies, transportation, reporting, and management necessary to deliver cleaning services, including routine cleaning, scheduled cleaning, on-demand cleaning, emergency cleaning, waste and recycling support, and specialized cleaning requirements to NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NRC).
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Due Oct 29, 2026
Posted Sep 11, 2026
Green pump laser for femtosecond-duration Titanium:sapphire laser osillator
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply of one research-grade continuous-wave green pump laser, or equivalent, for use with an existing Spectra Physics Tsunami HP model 3941C-25HP femtosecond-duration titanium: sapphire laser oscillator.
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Due Oct 29, 2026
Posted Oct 13, 2026
U66 HVAC Upgrades
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires update the current mechanical system at National Research Council of Canada, at 655 Levy Private – Uplands Campus, Building U-66, Ottawa, ON. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment No. 001 This amendment is raised to provide: 1. responses to requests for clarification. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment No. 002 This amendment is raised to provide: 1.…
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Due Nov 2, 2026
Posted Sep 21, 2026
Roof Replacement Building M-20
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Mandatory site visit: The site visits will be held on October 6, and on October 7, 2026 both at 10:00 am EDT. Only ONE visit is mandatory. Meet Andrew Jefferson and Roberta Ranaldi at building M-20, Door 1, of the National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6. Description: The project consists of replacing various area of the roof at building M-20 of the National Research Council Canada.
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Due Nov 3, 2026
Posted Sep 25, 2026
ROBOTIC ARMS & LINEAR ACTUATOR
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) needs to procure two robotic arms, one linear actuator and its auxiliary equipment to support laboratory automation tasks. This includes manipulation, testing, and assembly of medium sized components, as well as handling samples and parts in a controlled environment. The robotic arm will be used across various projects and applications at Clean Energy Innovation-Mississauga. All deliverables must be received no later than below: •12 weeks from the…
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 19, 2026
Various equipment
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation (if applicable), and commissioning of multiple pieces of scientific and laboratory equipment to various NRC sites across Canada. The equipment will support NRC research activities and must meet the technical and performance specifications identified in the procurement documentation.
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Two High-Precision Direct Current (DC) Sources
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Title: Two High-Precision Direct Current (DC) Sources Solicitation Number: 26-58169 Publication Date: October 16, 2026 Closing Date and Time: November 5, 2026 at 14:00 EDT Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT]) Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario) GSIN: UNSPSC 41000000, L1-Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment N6640 Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open…
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Due Nov 5, 2026
Posted Oct 16, 2026
M55 Commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada requires commissioning and integrated systems testing services for new and existing equipment and systems at M55 as part of the office accommodations project. This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number 25-58309 dated 2026-06-02 with a closing of 2026-07-09 at 2:00 p.m. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to Offeror's who offered on the previous solicitation of offers. Amendment No. 01…
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Due Nov 5, 2026
Posted Oct 20, 2026
Chemical Beam Epitaxy (CBE) Growth System for III-V Semiconductors
Canada (CanadaBuys)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Chemical Beam Epitaxy (CBE) Growth System for III-V Semiconductors Solicitation Number: 26-58143 Publication Date: October 14th, 2026 Closing Date and Time: November 9th, 2026 14:00 EST Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) • Canada-European Union Comprehensive…
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Due Nov 9, 2026
Posted Oct 14, 2026
Ammonia Screw Compressor #2 Replacement Project
Canada (CanadaBuys)
Description: Work under this contract comprises of Ammonia Compressor Replacement at NRC building M-10, located at 1 Arctic Ave St. John's, NL, Canada A1B 3T5. Mandatory site visit: Interested bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits held on October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM NT and October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM NT. Meet NRC Representative at 1 Arctic Ave St. John's, NL, Canada A1B 3T5. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at:…
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Due Nov 9, 2026
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation - Phase 4
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a Contractor to complete the sanitary and storm sewer separation - Phase 4 located at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6.
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Due Nov 10, 2026
Posted Oct 1, 2026
Fast and High-resolution Oscilloscope
Canada (CanadaBuys)
The objective of this Contract is to purchase a new Oscilloscope for the pulse measurement set-up used for characterization of quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). This oscilloscope will be used for pulsed-mode measurement set-up to extract the key parameters of lasers at cryogenic temperatures.
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Due Nov 13, 2026
Posted Oct 14, 2026
Facet Coater
Canada (CanadaBuys)
For over two decades, the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has operated as a mission-critical facility supporting Canada’s photonics and semiconductor innovation ecosystem. The CPFC provides advanced fabrication and metrology services for both internal research programs and external clients, enabling the development and production of cutting-edge photonic devices used in telecommunications, sensing, and quantum technologies. Photonic…
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Due Nov 16, 2026
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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