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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Refection façade est, CNRC-CTA

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Published
July 13, 2026
Type
Construction
Explore similarBuilding and Facility Construction and Maintenance ServicesQuebecIndigenous set-aside

Full description

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a supplier to dismantle and store the sunshade system on the East side of the Aluminum Technology Center (ATC) to replace the insulated glass and spandrel panels, as well as replace the insulated glass and spandrel panels on the North façade. This is to ensure watertightness and improve the thermal insulation of the curtain wall at 501 University boulevard East, Saguenay, Quebec G7H 8C3.

Mandatory site visit:
Interested bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits held on July 17th 2026 at 9:00am (EDT) and August 04th 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) at 501 University boulevard East, Saguenay, Quebec G7H 8C3.

All persons attending the site visit must bring valid identification (ID) and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety footwear, high-visibility vests and hard hats. Individuals without the required PPE may be denied access to the site.

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.

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.

Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-940-96593128
Solicitation no.
26-58095
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*CNST
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 72000000 — Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Quebec (except NCR) *Canada
Contract term
September 21, 2026 → November 30, 2026

Key dates

Published
July 13, 2026
Closes
August 27, 2026
Amendment no.
005
Amendment date
August 25, 2026

Contact

Contact
J••••••• B••••••
Email
j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Ledcor Construction Limited
    1 contract won· latest April 28, 2026
    CAD $30.1M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Equans Services Inc.
    1 contract won· latest June 12, 2026
    CAD $22.9M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    JSCM CO.
    1 contract won· latest June 30, 2026
    CAD $15.5M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Sutera Inc.
    1 contract won· latest March 9, 2026
    CAD $12.5M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    MARCO Group Limited.
    1 contract won· latest June 11, 2026
    CAD $12.2M
    total awarded

Ledcor Construction Limited 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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(28)
Title
Refurbishment of the CTA Curtain Wall
Reference number
cb-940-96593128
Amendment number
004
Solicitation number
26-58095
Publication date
2026-07-13
Tender closing date
2026-08-27T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-08-25
Expected contract start date
2026-09-21
Expected contract end date
2026-11-30
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*72100000
Unspsc description
*Building and facility maintenance and repair services
Procurement category
*CNST
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*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
501 University's Blvd. East
Contracting entity address city
Saguenay
Contracting entity address province
Quebec
Contracting entity address postal code
G7H 8C3
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
J••••••• B••••••
Contact info email
j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_qa-table_1-6.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_amendment_amendement_4.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_npp-apm.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_qa-table_1.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_qa-table_1-8.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_amendment_amendement_3.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_annex-a_drawings-and-specifications.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_refurbishment-of-the-cta-curtain-wall_itt.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_addendum-addenda-2-qa_qr.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_annex-a_drawings-and-specifications_amendment-1.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100401/26-58095_addendum-addenda-1-qa_qr.pdf
Tender description
Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a supplier to dismantle and store the sunshade system on the East side of the Aluminum Technology Center (ATC) to replace the insulated glass and spandrel panels, as well as replace the insulated glass and spandrel panels on the North façade. This is to ensure watertightness and improve the thermal insulation of the curtain wall at 501 University boulevard East, Saguenay, Quebec G7H 8C3. Mandatory site visit: Interested bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits held on July 17th 2026 at 9:00am (EDT) and August 04th 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) at 501 University boulevard East, Saguenay, Quebec G7H 8C3. All persons attending the site visit must bring valid identification (ID) and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety footwear, high-visibility vests and hard hats. Individuals without the required PPE may be denied access to the site. 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. 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. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

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