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Department of National Defence (DND)

Services de traiteur

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
July 27, 2026
Published
July 13, 2026
Type
Services
Explore similarTravel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment ServicesNova Scotia
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Skipper Ben's Holdings Limited
Contract value
CAD $42.8K
Award date
2026-07-28
Supplier location
Cupids, Newfoundland And Labrador
Request for Proposal

Full description

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Catering Services

1. The Department of National Defence has a requirement for catering services in support of the Junior Canadian Rangers National Leadership Enhanced Training Session from 31 July - 10 August 2026 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The requirement is for the provision and delivery of Three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and supper), seven days per week, for youth participants aged 15 to 18 years. Certain meals will need to be provided as field (haybox) meals when participants are not present at HMCS Cabot. The Contractor must provide all food preparation, beverages, delivery services, cutlery, dishes, condiments, and dietary accomodations as required. Meal services shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work and applicable food safety regulations.
2.
For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.
3.
The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
4.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

AI Summary

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Catering Services 1. The Department of National Defence has a requirement for catering services in support of the Junior Canadian Rangers Na...

AI Analysis

Medium complexity

The Department of National Defence is looking for a catering service provider to support a Junior Canadian Rangers training session in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, from July 31 to August 10, 2026. They need someone to provide three meals a day for about 10 days for youth participants. The goal is to find a supplier who can deliver meals, beverages, and related services while following food safety regulations.

What they need
  • Provide three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and supper) for 10 days
  • Deliver meals seven days a week
  • Offer field (haybox) meals when participants are not at HMCS Cabot
  • Provide all food preparation, beverages, delivery services, cutlery, dishes, condiments, and dietary accommodations
Requirements & eligibility
  • Comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants
  • Follow applicable food safety regulations
How to read this tender
  • Carefully review the Statement of Work to understand the specific meal delivery requirements
  • Familiarize yourself with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants
  • Understand that the Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement
Tips for small & mid-size suppliers
  • Consider partnering with local suppliers to meet dietary and logistical needs
  • Look into applicable trade agreements such as the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) for potential benefits
  • Note that documents can be submitted in either English or French, so choose the language you are most comfortable with
AI-generated · verify against the official documents

Basic information

Reference
cb-765-70494547
Solicitation no.
W3011-27-0005
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 90000000 — Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Nova Scotia
Regions of opportunity
*Newfoundland and Labrador
Regions of delivery
*Newfoundland and Labrador
Contract term
July 31, 2026 → August 10, 2026

Key dates

Published
July 13, 2026
Closes
July 27, 2026
Amendment no.
002

Contact

Contact
M•• G•••••• W•••••
Email
5••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Phone
(902) •••-••••
Address
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Festin Royal Inc.
    2 contracts won· latest September 10, 2026
    CAD $373.7K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Global Lodging Management Corporation
    2 contracts won· latest March 27, 2026
    CAD $344K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Newland USA Corporation
    2 contracts won· latest August 21, 2026
    CAD $244.6K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
    1 contract won· latest April 29, 2026
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Innent Inc
    1 contract won· latest June 8, 2026
    CAD $445.2K
    total awarded

Festin Royal 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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Catering Services
Reference number
cb-765-70494547
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
W3011-27-0005
Publication date
2026-07-13
Tender closing date
2026-07-27T13:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-07-31
Expected contract end date
2026-08-10
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*90101600
Unspsc description
*Banquet and catering services
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of opportunity
*Newfoundland and Labrador
Regions of delivery
*Newfoundland and Labrador
Contracting entity name
Department of National Defence (DND)
Contracting entity address line
D201, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 99000 Stn. Forces
Contracting entity address city
Halifax
Contracting entity address province
Nova Scotia
Contracting entity address postal code
B3K 5X5
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
M•• G•••••• W•••••
Contact info email
5••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(902) •••-••••
Contact info address line
••••, ••• •••••, •.•. ••• ••••• •••. ••••••
Contact info city
•••••••
Contact info province
•••• ••••••
Contact info postalcode
••• •••
Contact info country
••••••
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100402/annex-statement-of-work_en.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100402/w3011-27-0005---gander-catering-rfp_en_0.pdf
Tender description
Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Catering Services 1. The Department of National Defence has a requirement for catering services in support of the Junior Canadian Rangers National Leadership Enhanced Training Session from 31 July - 10 August 2026 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The requirement is for the provision and delivery of Three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and supper), seven days per week, for youth participants aged 15 to 18 years. Certain meals will need to be provided as field (haybox) meals when participants are not present at HMCS Cabot. The Contractor must provide all food preparation, beverages, delivery services, cutlery, dishes, condiments, and dietary accomodations as required. Meal services shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work and applicable food safety regulations. 2. For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants. 3. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. 4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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