Title
Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots
Reference number
cb-953-53112032
Solicitation number
26-58110
Publication date
2026-10-23
Tender closing date
2026-11-17T14:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-12-01
Expected contract end date
2028-03-31
Unspsc description
*Robotics
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of delivery
*Quebec (except NCR)
*Canada
Contracting entity name
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Contracting entity address line
2620 Speakman Drive
Contracting entity address city
Mississauga
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
L5K1B4
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
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Contact info email
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Contact info phone
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Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/110843/26-58110_rfp_unmanned-robot_en_0.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/110843/integrity-verification-form-eng.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
Title: Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots
Solicitation Number: 26-58110
Publication Date: October 23rd, 2026
Closing Date and Time: November 17th , 2026 14:00 EST
Trade Agreements:
• Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
• Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario)
GSIN: N3685 Robotics
Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tendering Procedure: Open
Description:
The NRC’s Center for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) is seeking to acquire two (2) medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to serve as versatile research and development platforms.
The deliverables are required to be delivered by March 26th, 2027
Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility:
This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.
Basis of selection:
Highest combined rating of technical merit and price.
Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Procuring Office:
Jessica Canas
Senior Contracting Authority
National Research Council
2620 Speakman Drive,
Mississauga, ON
L5K 1B4
Telephone: 437-431-2932
E-mail: J••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.
