Tendarix.ca
BUSINESS NEWS
Storm Clouds Continue to Gather Over Canada’s Economy· EnergyNowOpinion: Mark Carney’s climate ambitions still threaten Canada’s economy· Financial PostQ3-26 Canadian Business Outlook Survey: More firms plan cost pass-through· RBCA new chapter in Canada-India economic relations· Business Council of CanadaStaying in Canada is a 'huge relief' for Alberta business leaders· CBCTrump administration cancels some Canada tariffs amid close midterm races· NBC NewsWhat Canadian Businesses Must Embrace to Compete in a Volatile Global Economy· Open CanadaCarney, Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership· Al JazeeraGlobal trade is changing how the Canadian economy works· Bank of CanadaEastern Canada business leaders call for ‘single economy’ between Atlantic provinces· Global NewsSoft economy should limit Bank of Canada's rate hikes: Capital Economics· BNN BloombergCanada’s services PMI shows sector shrinking for fourth straight month in September· The Globe and MailCanada’s $1 Trillion Defence Buildout Could Strengthen Canadian Industry· Canadian Chamber of CommerceCanada’s inflation data, business survey on tap ahead of BoC decision· RBCPosthaste: U.S. businesses feel fresh pain from trade war with Canada, says this hot take on the economy· Financial Post
← All tenders
Shared Services Canada

GCNS STREAM 5 LDF - ITQ

Invitation to Qualify (pre-qualification)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
September 18, 2026
Published
July 31, 2026
Type
Services
Explore similarOntario

Full description

This ITQ is being issued to qualify respondents (Qualified Respondent) for the Government of Canada Network Services (GCNS) Stream 5 Leased Dark Fibre (LDF).Qualified Respondents will be able to participate in any refresh of the GCNS Stream 5 LDF Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ITQ. The following suppliers are Qualified Respondents from a previously issued and completed GCNS Stream 5 LDF ITQ and are not required to participate in this ITQ:Rogers;Zayo Canada Inc.; andVideotron.1. Estimated quantity of commodity: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations. 2. Duration of contract: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations. 3. Time frame of delivery: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations.  4. Conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations.   SSC GCNS STREAM 5 LDF - ITQ- Amendment 003

AI Summary

ITQ for GCNS Stream 5 Leased Dark Fibre qualification, suits Canadian IT suppliers.

AI Analysis

Get a plain-English breakdown of this tender — what they need, who can bid, how to approach it, and tips for small suppliers. Takes a couple of seconds.

Basic information

Reference
SSC-26-00034418:T
Solicitation no.
BPM026304/34418
Buyer
Shared Services Canada
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

GSIN
*S — *Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada

Key dates

Published
July 31, 2026
Closes
September 18, 2026
Amendment no.
003
Amendment date
September 3, 2026

Contact

Contact
L•••••••,K••••••
Phone
613•••••••
Fax
613•••••••
Address
••• •••••• •••••• ••• •••••• ••••••, ••••••, •••••••, ••••••, ••••••
End-user
Shared Services Canada
Sign up free to see the contact details

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
GCNS STREAM 5 LDF - ITQ
Reference number
SSC-26-00034418:T
Amendment number
003
Solicitation number
BPM026304/34418
Publication date
2026-07-31
Tender closing date
2026-09-18T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-09-03
Tender status
Open
Gsin
*S
Gsin description
*Services
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Trade agreements
*Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
Shared Services Canada
Contracting entity address line
90 Metcalfe Street
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K0A 0C3
Contracting entity address country
Canada
End user entities name
Shared Services Canada
End user entities address
90 Metcalfe Street,Ottawa,Ontario,K0A 0C3,Canada
Contact info name
L•••••••,K••••••
Contact info phone
613•••••••
Contact info fax
613•••••••
Contact info address line
••• •••••• •••••• ••• •••••• ••••••
Contact info city
••••••
Contact info province
•••••••
Contact info postalcode
••••••
Contact info country
••••••
Attachment
https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/89988AD0-EBB3-4A26-BF43-D3FE237EBBD0,https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/55C36167-39CC-4513-85A6-272ABFA04589,https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/8E70DA00-A36F-451A-B4E4-CA1929525725,https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/fil/download_public/82121B2E-6185-4711-B321-6E41C3266D3A
Tender description
This ITQ is being issued to qualify respondents (Qualified Respondent) for the Government of Canada Network Services (GCNS) Stream 5 Leased Dark Fibre (LDF).Qualified Respondents will be able to participate in any refresh of the GCNS Stream 5 LDF Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ITQ. The following suppliers are Qualified Respondents from a previously issued and completed GCNS Stream 5 LDF ITQ and are not required to participate in this ITQ:Rogers;Zayo Canada Inc.; andVideotron.1. Estimated quantity of commodity: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations. 2. Duration of contract: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations. 3. Time frame of delivery: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations.  4. Conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: Not applicable, to be determined at later solicitations.   SSC GCNS STREAM 5 LDF - ITQ- Amendment 003

Live tenders

Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)1 day left

Furniture Installation

Indigenous set-asideGoods
75 MATCHView →
Department of National Defence (DND)2 days left

4 X Winter Loaders Rental

Services
78 MATCHView →
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)2 days left

Solicitation of Offers – FR-EN Translation Services - General and Administrative Texts Field- Tier 2

Services
79 MATCHView →