The Department of National Defence has a requirement for seven (7) gantry cranes for use in their maintenance shop. This procurement process is intended to result in the acquisition of seven (7) gantry cranes. The equipment being bid in this requirement must fully comply with the Technical Specifications within the Request for Proposal solicitation document. The deliverables are required no later than March 31, 2026. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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UNSPSC 24000000 — Material Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and Accessories
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada
*Ontario (except NCR)
Contract term
February 13, 2026 → March 31, 2026
Key dates
Published
January 7, 2026
Closes
February 6, 2026
Amendment no.
003
Likely incumbents
(5)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Simex Defence Inc.
4 contracts won· latest July 7, 2026
CAD $88K
total awarded
2
Toromont Material Handling
3 contracts won· latest July 13, 2026
CAD $3.7M
total awarded
3
Equipos Industriales de Manutencion SA
3 contracts won· latest May 28, 2026
CAD $1.3M
total awarded
4
SIMEX DEFENCE INC
3 contracts won· latest August 21, 2026
CAD $1.1M
total awarded
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.
