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Department of National Defence (DND)

Siemens 25kA circuit breakers style plug-in units rated at 480/277V with connector and cord

Name: Siemens 25kA circuit breakers style plug-in units rated at 480/277V with connector and cord
Creator: Department of National Defence (DND)

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Deadline

August 21, 2026

Published

July 9, 2026

Type

Goods

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the purchase of seventy (70) Siemens 25kA circuit breakers style plug ins 480/277V rated with connectors and cords and seventy (70) Siemens Connectors in order to upgrade the current Siemens XJ-L Busway system.

Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario

Item-Description-Quantity

1. Siemens - 25kA Circuit Breakers style Plug-ins 480/277V rated with Connector & Cord (Part Number BPJD6G6A1E6NXX) - Quantity 70
2. Siemens – Connector (Part Number 560C6) - Quantity 70

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit an Offer.

Nature of Requirement:

The Department of National Defence (DND), utilizes a Siemens XJ-L power distribution busway system equipped with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) thirty (30) amp plug in units.

The current system must be upgraded to increase circuit capacity to sixty (60) amps. As a result, Siemens brand sixty (60) amp plug-in units specifically designed for the Siemens XJ-L series busway must be purchased for installation into the existing XJ-L series busway

Detailed specification can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers

Delivery Date: On or before 30 November 2026.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers.

File Number: W8474-278700

The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference

cb-162-84204794

Solicitation no.

W8474-278700

Buyer

Department of National Defence (DND)

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Method

Competitive - Selective tendering

Procurement category

*GD

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Source

canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC

UNSPSC 32000000 — Electronic Components and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Province

Ontario

Regions of delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Contract term

August 17, 2026 → November 30, 2026

Key dates

Published

July 9, 2026

Closes

August 21, 2026

Amendment no.

002

Amendment date

August 5, 2026

Contact

Contact

Brooke Monette

Email

Brooke.Monette@forces.gc.ca

Address

101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2, Canada

Documents

(1)

↓ solicitation-of-offers-w8474-278700-amd01-eng_0.pdf

Complete source record(28)

Title

Siemens 25kA circuit breakers style plug-in units rated at 480/277V with connector and cord

Reference number

cb-162-84204794

Amendment number

002

Solicitation number

W8474-278700

Publication date

2026-07-09

Tender closing date

2026-08-21T14:00:00

Amendment date

2026-08-05

Expected contract start date

2026-08-17

Expected contract end date

2026-11-30

Tender status

Open

Unspsc

*32130000

Unspsc description

*Electronic hardware and component parts and accessories

Procurement category

*GD

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Procurement method

Competitive - Selective tendering

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Regions of delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Contracting entity name

Department of National Defence (DND)

Contracting entity address line

101 Colonel By Drive

Contracting entity address city

Ottawa

Contracting entity address province

Ontario

Contracting entity address postal code

K1A 0K2

Contracting entity address country

Canada

Contact info name

Brooke Monette

Contact info email

Brooke.Monette@forces.gc.ca

Attachment

https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100187/solicitation-of-offers-w8474-278700-amd02-eng_0.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100187/solicitation-of-offers-w8474-278700.eng__0.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100187/solicitation-of-offers-w8474-278700-amd01-eng_0.pdf

Tender description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the purchase of seventy (70) Siemens 25kA circuit breakers style plug ins 480/277V rated with connectors and cords and seventy (70) Siemens Connectors in order to upgrade the current Siemens XJ-L Busway system. Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario Item-Description-Quantity 1. Siemens - 25kA Circuit Breakers style Plug-ins 480/277V rated with Connector & Cord (Part Number BPJD6G6A1E6NXX) - Quantity 70 2. Siemens – Connector (Part Number 560C6) - Quantity 70 Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit an Offer. Nature of Requirement: The Department of National Defence (DND), utilizes a Siemens XJ-L power distribution busway system equipped with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) thirty (30) amp plug in units. The current system must be upgraded to increase circuit capacity to sixty (60) amps. As a result, Siemens brand sixty (60) amp plug-in units specifically designed for the Siemens XJ-L series busway must be purchased for installation into the existing XJ-L series busway Detailed specification can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers Delivery Date: On or before 30 November 2026. Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers. File Number: W8474-278700 The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.