This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Russel Metals Inc.
Contract value
CAD $52.9K
Award date
2026-03-18
Supplier location
Mount Pearl, Nl
Request for Proposal
Full description
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is looking to purchase the stainless steel and aluminum materials required for the fabrication of a prototype floater that meets NRC’s design and performance specifications.
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Basic information
Reference
cb-28-9557974
Solicitation no.
25-58298
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 30000000 — Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
March 10, 2026 → March 31, 2026
Key dates
Published
February 19, 2026
Closes
March 6, 2026
Amendment no.
002
Likely incumbents
(2)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Modular BC
1 contract won· latest October 31, 2025
CAD $628K
total awarded
2
2355335 Ontario Ltd. operating as “Arrow"
1 contract won· latest November 10, 2025
CAD $103.3K
total awarded
Modular BC 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.
