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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

1. Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System Renewal - ITQ

Invitation to Qualify (pre-qualification)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
September 10, 2026
Published
July 10, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarInformation Technology Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsQuebec

Full description

The CIBIDS Renewal Project will support Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the continued delivery of biometric collection services across its global operations through the modernization of the Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System (CIBIDS) Frontend. The existing CIBIDS Backend, including backend processing, system interfaces, and business operations, will remain in place and continue to support biometric processing activities. This procurement is subject to a National Security Exception (NSE) and the Buy Canadian Policy. Refer to the ITQ for further information and the eligibility requirements. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Selection criteria

Not applicable

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The CIBIDS Renewal Project will support Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the continued delivery of biometric collection services across its global operations...

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Basic information

Reference
WS4855895498-Doc5785722295
Solicitation no.
WS4855895498
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 43000000 — Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
May 19, 2028 → ?

Key dates

Published
July 10, 2026
Closes
September 10, 2026
Amendment no.
009
Amendment date
August 27, 2026

Contact

Contact
J••••, J•••••• (S•••/P•••) (e•••••• / s••••••)
Email
j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
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End-user
Department of Citizenship & Immigration (IRCC)
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Title
1. Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System Renewal - ITQ
Reference number
WS4855895498-Doc5785722295
Amendment number
009
Solicitation number
WS4855895498
Publication date
2026-07-10
Tender closing date
2026-09-10T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-08-27
Expected contract start date
2028-05-19
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*43211714
Unspsc description
*Biometric identification equipment
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contracting entity address line
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
Quebec
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0S5
Contracting entity address country
Canada
End user entities name
Department of Citizenship & Immigration (IRCC)
End user entities address
235 Queen Street,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0H5,Canada
Contact info name
J••••, J•••••• (S•••/P•••) (e•••••• / s••••••)
Contact info email
j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Tender description
The CIBIDS Renewal Project will support Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the continued delivery of biometric collection services across its global operations through the modernization of the Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System (CIBIDS) Frontend. The existing CIBIDS Backend, including backend processing, system interfaces, and business operations, will remain in place and continue to support biometric processing activities. This procurement is subject to a National Security Exception (NSE) and the Buy Canadian Policy. Refer to the ITQ for further information and the eligibility requirements. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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