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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

RFP-Ottawa Airport Operations and Facilities Management

Name: RFP-Ottawa Airport Operations and Facilities Management
Creator: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Deadline

December 14, 2026

Published

November 2, 2026

Type

Services

Full description

The Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Department has a requirement for Airport Operations including Facilities Management and Coordination of Airport Courtesies for two facilities at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, to meet the needs of Global Affairs Canada’s Office of Protocol. The services are for providing greet and meet to foreign and Canadian dignitaries.
a) Canada Reception Centre (CRC) Terminal Lounge within the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Main Terminal; and
b) Canada Reception Centre (CRC) Hangar 11 at the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (near the main terminal).
The services provided by the Contractor pertain to the management and operation of the CRC facilities for arrivals/departures and special events. When customs courtesies and/or security exemptions are granted to special client, dignitaries, VIP’s, the Project Authority will advise the Contractor to ensure that appropriate formalities are accorded.

Selection criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

AI Summary

RFP for managing airport operations, facilities and dignitary reception at Ottawa's Macdonald‑Cartier Airport for Global Affairs Canada. Suits firms experienced in airport concierge, facility management and protocol services.

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Basic information

Reference

WS5703372389-Doc5965667788

Solicitation no.

WS5703372389

Buyer

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement category

*SRV

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Source

canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC

UNSPSC 90000000 — Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services

Delivery & regions

Province

Quebec

Regions of delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Contract term

December 31, 2026 → ?

Key dates

Published

November 2, 2026

Closes

December 14, 2026

Amendment no.

000

Amendment date

November 2, 2026

Contact

Contact

L•••••••, C••••• (S•••/P•••) (e•••••• / s••••••)

Email

c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Address

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End-user

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

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Title

RFP-Ottawa Airport Operations and Facilities Management

Reference number

WS5703372389-Doc5965667788

Amendment number

000

Solicitation number

WS5703372389

Publication date

2026-11-02

Tender closing date

2026-12-14T14:00:00

Amendment date

2026-11-02

Expected contract start date

2026-12-31

Tender status

Open

Unspsc

*90111900

Unspsc description

*Specialized accommodation services

Procurement category

*SRV

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Procurement method

Competitive - Open bidding

Selection criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Regions of delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Contracting entity name

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Contracting entity address line

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Contracting entity address city

Gatineau

Contracting entity address province

Quebec

Contracting entity address postal code

K1A 0S5

Contracting entity address country

Canada

End user entities name

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

End user entities address

125 Sussex Dr,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0G2,Canada

Contact info name

L•••••••, C••••• (S•••/P•••) (e•••••• / s••••••)

Contact info email

c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Tender description

The Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Department has a requirement for Airport Operations including Facilities Management and Coordination of Airport Courtesies for two facilities at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, to meet the needs of Global Affairs Canada’s Office of Protocol. The services are for providing greet and meet to foreign and Canadian dignitaries. a) Canada Reception Centre (CRC) Terminal Lounge within the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Main Terminal; and b) Canada Reception Centre (CRC) Hangar 11 at the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (near the main terminal). The services provided by the Contractor pertain to the management and operation of the CRC facilities for arrivals/departures and special events. When customs courtesies and/or security exemptions are granted to special client, dignitaries, VIP’s, the Project Authority will advise the Contractor to ensure that appropriate formalities are accorded.