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Department of National Defence (DND)

GROUP 1B: DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN FORKLIFT TRUCKS

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
June 18, 2025
Published
June 3, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarMaterial Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and AccessoriesOntario

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

For information, please contact the contracting authority:
Mylène Faguy
M••••••••@••••••.••.ca

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number W8476-246768/B dated 2024-12-03, with a closing of 2024-12-18, at 2:00 PM. The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase a total of Qty. six (6) Group 1B, Configuration F Diesel Engine Driven Forklift Trucks. Delivery to Halifax and ILS deliverables and related items in accordance with Supply Arrangement (RFSA) E60HS-21FRKL.

The bid solicitation process is open only to suppliers holding a Supply Arrangement (SA) under the Request (RFSA) E60HS-21FRKL. If you wish to become a pre-qualified supplier under this RFSA, refer to: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities

This requirement uses electronic receipt of bids by e-mail only. For details, please review the section entitled Electronic Submissions in the solicitation document.

As a requirement of the SA, this notice is published on Canada Buys for a period of Twenty (15) calendar days.

The requested delivery date for the above-mentioned goods is on or before 180 days ARO.

There is no security requirement associated with this requirement.

The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Please note you may only bid on configurations you have been approved for under the Request (RFSA) E60HS-21FRKL.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-839-23542779
Solicitation no.
W8476-246768/C
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 24000000 — Material Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and Accessories

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada

Key dates

Published
June 3, 2025
Closes
June 18, 2025
Amendment no.
001

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Simex Defence Inc.
    4 contracts won· latest July 7, 2026
    CAD $88K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Toromont Material Handling
    3 contracts won· latest July 13, 2026
    CAD $3.7M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Equipos Industriales de Manutencion SA
    3 contracts won· latest May 28, 2026
    CAD $1.3M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    SIMEX DEFENCE INC
    3 contracts won· latest August 21, 2026
    CAD $1.1M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    G.N. Johnston Equipment Co. Ltd.
    2 contracts won· latest March 11, 2026
    CAD $278.1K
    total awarded

Simex Defence Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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