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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Installation d'espaces de travail

Indigenous set-asideSupply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
January 9, 2026
Published
December 4, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarFurniture and FurnishingsOntarioIndigenous set-aside
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Asokan Business interiors Inc.
Contract value
CAD $64.9K
Award date
2026-01-16
Supplier location
Gatineau, Quebec
RFP against Supply Arrangement

Full description

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003 and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:

  • Product Category 2 - Freestanding Height Adjustable Desk/Table Products;
  • Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
  • Product Category 5 - Ancillary and Lighting Products
  • Product Category 6 – Support Space – Collaborative Furniture

2. National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to Suite 203, 4514 Calgary Trail, Edmonton, AB T6H 5W6 by March 31, 2026.

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSIB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.

5. There are no security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-645-30547306
Solicitation no.
25-58222
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 56000000 — Furniture and Furnishings

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Alberta
Contract term
January 16, 2026 → March 31, 2026

Key dates

Published
December 4, 2025
Closes
January 9, 2026
Amendment no.
002

Likely incumbents

(2)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Richard et Compagnie
    1 contract won· latest December 10, 2025
    CAD $63.1K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Advanced Business Interiors
    1 contract won· latest February 23, 2026
    CAD $39.8K
    total awarded

Richard et Compagnie 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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