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  • 3d ACAN-NRCan Nuvis Techonologies Inc. SupportSole-source. Object by Oct 28
  • 3d ACAN - KOBRA Solid State Drive (SSD) High Security DisintegratorSole-source. Object by Oct 28
  • 10d Snow Removal and Ice Control, Debert & Surrounding Locations, CFB Halifax, NSDefence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region
  • 29d APN-AEC11 SOURCE CONTROL (DESIGN BID BUILD) 19 WING, CFB COMOX, LAZO, BCDefence Construction Canada - Pacific Region

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A $24.5M DND ammunition contract ends May 31, 2027.

It was awarded without competition. Held by GENERAL DYNACMIS ORDONANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS - CANADA. Firms that could supply it have 7 months to get ready for the re-tender.

Contract ending ·

Contract record ↗
The destroyer HMCS St. Laurent at anchor in the Second World War

Sole-source you can challenge

ACAN-NRCan Nuvis Techonologies Inc. Support

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan). Objections close Oct 28.

Official notice ↗

A good first defence bid

PSIB W3048-20KF46 Multipurpose Alpine Military Mobility Training Facility

Department of National Defence (DND). Closes Jan 14.

Supply arrangement (first-time DND winners win these 2.9× as often as average).

Official notice ↗

Bid now

Cap Blasting Non-Electric M7

Department of National Defence (DND). Closes Nov 5.

Official notice ↗

Early signal

APN - Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, CFB Halifax, NS

Defence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region. Closes Jan 14.

Official notice ↗